hilar

hilar Definition

hi·lar (hī′lər)

adjective

of or relating to a hilum

hilar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

node: Lymph drains with the pulmonary vessels to hilar lymph nodes.
lymphadenopathy: Chest x- ray may show signs of nodules or hilar lymphadenopathy.
adenopathy: Symptoms include cystic lung disease, dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis, recurrent pneumothoraces, lymphatic obstruction, and retroperitoneal and hilar adenopathy.
stricture: CONCLUSION: Patients with hilar strictures require a significant time commitment.

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