Synonyms for
Lobe
Definition
a rounded projection or division, especially that part of a lung or brain
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Common collocations
- ear lobe
- frontal lobe
- temporal lobe
- occipital lobe
- cerebral lobe
- liver lobe
- lung lobe
Word family
noun lobe
Usage note
A lobe refers to a rounded, projecting part or division of an organ or body part, such as the brain or the ear. It is a technical term often used in anatomy and biology.
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Example sentences
- The doctor examined the patient's lung lobe.
- The brain has four lobes.
- The ear is divided into three main parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear, which includes the cochlea and the auditory nerve lobe.
Quotes
I think it's important for little girls growing up, and young women, to have one in every walk of life. So from that point of view, I'm proud to be a role model!
The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.
The human brain is the most complex object in the universe. It is also the most mysterious.