lobes
word · lemma: lobe
Definition
Lobes are the rounded or divided parts of an organ or body part, such as the parts of the brain or the soft lower part of the ear.
Usage & Nuances
'Lobes' is most commonly used in biology/medicine for the brain, lungs, and ears. In anatomy, always plural for earlobes; for brain, context distinguishes between 'frontal lobe', 'temporal lobe', etc. Do not confuse with 'leaf' (plant part). Rare outside scientific or descriptive contexts.
Example Sentences
The human brain has different lobes.
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She has small earrings on her ear lobes.
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The lungs are divided into several lobes.
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Doctors study the brain's lobes to understand behavior changes.
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Some people have attached, while others have free-hanging ear lobes.
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Surprisingly, damage to certain lobes can affect memory or movement.
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