Meaning & Definition of word "Lobe"

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    Lobe

    /loʊb/

    noun:

    • 1. A rounded projection or division of a part, especially of a bodily organ.
      • Example: The brain has several lobes, including the frontal lobe and temporal lobe.
    • 2. A petal or leaf that is divided into distinct sections.
      • Example: The flower's lobes were vibrant and displayed a beautiful gradient of colors.
    • 3. A section of a lung, as in the right lung, which has three lobes.
      • Example: During the examination, the doctor noted that the patient had a shadow in the left lobe of the lung.
    • 4. A distinct area of a structure or organ that has a specific function.
      • Example: The liver is divided into lobes that help in processing nutrients and detoxifying the blood.
    • 5. A specific area of the ear, especially the fleshy lower part.
      • Example: She wore a beautiful earring that dangled from her earlobe.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'lobus', meaning 'a rounded mass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ear lobe:

    the soft, fleshy lower part of the outer ear.

    frontal lobe:

    the part of the brain associated with reasoning and planning.

    occipital lobe:

    the part of the brain that processes visual information.

    Related Words

    lobular:

    Pertaining to lobes or characterized by lobes.

    lobectomy:

    Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ.

    lobation:

    The state of being lobed or divided into lobes.

    Slang Meanings of lobe