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

“Invasion” refers to whether the cancer cells have grown past the breast ducts or nearby lobules.

From Los Angeles Times

This study examined the associations of physical fitness with grey matter volume of cerebellar lobules related to cognition in adolescents, and whether these associations differed between females and males.

From Science Daily

Invasive lobular cancer: This breast cancer type begins in glands called lobules, according to the ACS.

From Fox News

My tumour had been hard to diagnose because it was in the lobules of the breast, as opposed to the ducts – where some 80% of invasive breast cancers develop.

From The Guardian

The operative report describes the piercing in obscure technical terms: “The bilateral lobules were prepped with betadine and a 18 gauge was used to pierce the left lobule in the planned position …”

From Scientific American