Difference between Hilum and Hilus

What is the difference between Hilum and Hilus?

Hilum as a noun is the eye of a bean or other seed; the mark or scar at the point of attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support. while Hilus as a noun is a hilum.

Hilum

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The eye of a bean or other seed; the mark or scar at the point of attachment of an ovule or seed to its base or support. The nucleus of a starch grain. A depression or fissure through which ducts, nerves, or blood vessels enter and leave a gland or organ. Also called porta.

Hilus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hilum.

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