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lobule

/ləˈbuːl/ noun · British & US
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What does lobule mean?

noun

A small lobe or projection, especially one on the surface of an organ or a part of the body. In anatomy, a lobule is a small lobe or a subdivision of a lobe.

Example

"The doctor examined the lobule of the patient's lung to diagnose the condition."

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