lobule

(läbyo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

  1. a small lobe
  2. a subdivision of a lobe

Origin: ModL lobulus, dim.

Related Forms:

See lobule in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A small lobe.
  2. A section or subdivision of a lobe.

Related Forms:

  • lobˈu·lar (-yə-lər), lobˈu·loseˌ (-yə-lōsˌ) adjective
  • lobˈu·lar·ly adverb

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