lobe Antonyms
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Meaning of lobe
lobe (n)
(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part
(botany) a part into which a leaf is divided
the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern
a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure
lobe (n.)
Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form
A rounded projection or division of a leaf.
A membranous flap on the sides of the toes of certain birds, as the coot.
A round projecting part of an organ, as of the liver, lungs, brain, etc. See Illust. of Brain.
The projecting part of a cam wheel or of a non-circular gear wheel.
lobe Sentence Examples
- The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions.
- The temporal lobe is the site of hearing and memory.
- The parietal lobe processes touch and spatial awareness.
- The occipital lobe is dedicated to vision.
- Damage to the olfactory lobe can result in a loss of smell.
- The anterior pituitary lobe secretes growth hormone and prolactin.
- The posterior pituitary lobe stores and releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.
- Each lung is divided into lobes, typically three on the right and two on the left.
- The hippocampus, a small lobe within the temporal lobe, is crucial for memory formation.
- The cerebellum, composed of two lobes, plays a role in motor coordination and balance.
FAQs About the word lobe
(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part, (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided, the enhanced response of an antenna in a given
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The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions.
The temporal lobe is the site of hearing and memory.
The parietal lobe processes touch and spatial awareness.
The occipital lobe is dedicated to vision.
