lobe

lobe definition - medical

lobe (lōb)

noun
  1. A rounded projection, especially a rounded, projecting anatomical part, such as the lobe of the ear.
  2. A subdivision of a body organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries.
  3. One of the larger divisions of the crown of a tooth, formed from a distinct point of calcification.

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