lobule

[ lob-yool ]

noun

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

lobule

/ ˈlɒbjʊlɪt; ˈlɒbjuːl; ˈlɒbjʊlə /

noun

1. a small lobe or a subdivision of a lobe

Derived Forms

• ˌlobuˈlation, noun
• lobular, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobule¹

From the New Latin word lobulus, dating back to 1675–85. See lobe, -ule

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobule¹

C17: from New Latin lobulus, from Late Latin lobus lobe

Example Sentences

Some children will rub the lobule of the ear, others will suck their fingers, or will stimulate their mouths in other ways.

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The third premolar is very large, and agrees with its upper one, excepting the lobule on the inner border.

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The lobule should be shapely, not adherent, not too pendulous and free from grooves extending from the scaphoid fossa.

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The anti-helix may be unduly prominent or be insignificant; the scaphoid fossa may extend through the lobule or be triple.

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The lobule may be adherent and sometimes almost absent, thus producing the jug-handle-shaped, or so-called Morel ear.

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