lobulated

adjective

lob·​u·​lat·​ed ˈlä-byə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce lobulated (audio)
variants or less commonly lobulate
: made up of or having lobules
the pancreas is a lobulated organ
lobulation noun

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lobulated was in 1783

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Cite this Entry

“Lobulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobulated. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lobulated

adjective
lob·​u·​lat·​ed ˈläb-yə-ˌlāt-əd How to pronounce lobulated (audio)
: made up of, provided with, or divided into lobules
a lobulated tumor
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