Meaning & use
lobe
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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