Meaning & use

lobe

noun·Academic

A rounded, projecting part of an organ or structure, such as the ear, brain, or lung.

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She wore a small silver stud in each ear lobe.

Damage to the brain's frontal lobe can affect a person's judgment and personality.

A note on using this word

Lobe is common in anatomy, describing distinct rounded sections of organs like the brain, lungs, liver, and ears.

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