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Meaning of lobe

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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

Webster

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

  1. The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions.
  2. The temporal lobe is the site of hearing and memory.
  3. The parietal lobe processes touch and spatial awareness.
  4. The occipital lobe is dedicated to vision.
  5. Damage to the olfactory lobe can result in a loss of smell.
  6. The anterior pituitary lobe secretes growth hormone and prolactin.
  7. The posterior pituitary lobe stores and releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.
  8. Each lung is divided into lobes, typically three on the right and two on the left.
  9. The hippocampus, a small lobe within the temporal lobe, is crucial for memory formation.
  10. 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.