lobe

[loʊb]

lobe Definition

  • 1a roundish and flattish projecting part of something, typically one that is divided into lobes
  • 2each of the parts of the cerebrum of the brain, separated by fissures (or sulci)

Using lobe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lobe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lungs are divided into lobes.

  • Example

    The frontal lobe is responsible for decision-making and problem-solving.

  • Example

    The temporal lobe is involved in hearing and memory.

lobe Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lobe

  • the fleshy lower part of the external human ear

    Example

    She wore a pair of earrings that dangled from her earlobes.

  • one of the sections of the liver, which is divided into two main lobes

    Example

    The tumor was found in the right lobe of his liver.

  • each of the parts of the cerebrum of the brain, separated by fissures (or sulci)

    Example

    Damage to the parietal lobe can cause problems with spatial awareness.

Origins of lobe

from Late Latin 'lopa', meaning 'husk, pod'

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Summary: lobe in Brief

A 'lobe' [loʊb] refers to a roundish and flattish projecting part of something, or each of the parts of the cerebrum of the brain, separated by fissures. Examples include the lungs, liver, and brain. The term also extends to phrases like 'earlobe,' and 'liver lobe.'