lobulate

[lob-yuh-lit, -leyt] /ˈlɒb yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt/

adjective

consisting of, divided into, or having lobes.

Also, lobulated.

Origin of lobulate

1860-1865

First recorded in 1860-65; lobule + -ate¹

Related forms

lobulation, noun

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lobulation in Medicine

lobulate lob·u·late (lŏb'yə-lāt') or lob·u·lat·ed (-lā'tĭd)
adj.
Divided into lobules.

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