lobule (Meaning)

Wordnet

lobule (n)

a small lobe or subdivision of a lobe

Webster

lobule (n.)

A small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe.

Synonyms & Antonyms of lobule

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lobule Sentence Examples

  1. The liver consists of numerous lobules, which are the structural and functional units of the organ.
  2. Each lobule is a polygonal prism of hepatic cords arranged like the spokes of a wheel around a central vein.
  3. Hepatic lobules are separated from each other by connective tissue septa.
  4. The lobules receive blood from the hepatic artery and portal vein, which enter through the portal triads.
  5. Blood flows from the portal triads through sinusoids, which are lined by hepatocytes.
  6. The hepatocytes in the lobules perform various metabolic functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production.
  7. The central veins of the lobules converge to form the hepatic veins, which carry blood away from the liver.
  8. The lobules are innervated by branches of the autonomic nervous system.
  9. Changes in the appearance of lobules, such as fibrosis or inflammation, can indicate liver disease.
  10. The lobular architecture of the liver ensures efficient exchange of substances between the hepatocytes and the vascular system.

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a small lobe or subdivision of a lobeA small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe.

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The liver consists of numerous lobules, which are the structural and functional units of the organ.

Each lobule is a polygonal prism of hepatic cords arranged like the spokes of a wheel around a central vein.

Hepatic lobules are separated from each other by connective tissue septa.

The lobules receive blood from the hepatic artery and portal vein, which enter through the portal triads.