bilobate

American

[bahy-loh-beyt] / baɪˈloʊ beɪt /

Also bilobated,

adjective

consisting of or divided into two lobes.

bilobate British

/ baɪˈləʊˌbeɪt, ˈbaɪˌləʊbd /

adjective

divided into or having two lobes

a bilobate leaf

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Etymology

Origin of bilobate

First recorded in 1785–95; bi- ¹ + lobate

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bilobate

Scientists describe this type of structure as bilobate.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

Terminus of shaft of number 65921 has lateral lobes from which arise lateral cartilaginous processes; median terminal ossification irregular in shape, smaller, imbedded in terminally bilobate cartilage.

From The Baculum in Microtine Rodents by Anderson, Sydney

Both have the same kind of, and variation in, dorsal markings; conical, pigmented supernumerary tubercles on the toes; bilobate vocal sac; and large prepollex bearing horny nuptial spinules.

From Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central America by Duellman, William E.

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