Lobulated
Lobulated
Lobulated (pronunciation: loh-byuh-lay-ted) is a term used in medical science to describe an organ or structure that is divided into lobes or lobe-like structures.
Etymology
The term "lobulated" is derived from the Latin word "lobus," meaning "lobe," and the suffix "-ated," which implies a state or condition. Thus, "lobulated" refers to the condition of being divided into lobes.
Definition
A lobulated organ or structure is one that is divided into smaller sections, known as lobes. These lobes are often rounded and distinct from each other, but they are part of the same overall structure. Lobulated structures can be found in various parts of the body, including the lungs, brain, and kidneys.
Related Terms
- Lobe: A rounded section of an organ or structure. Lobes are often separated from each other by fissures or connective tissue.
- Lobulation: The process or state of being divided into lobes. This term is often used in radiology to describe the appearance of certain tumors or lesions.
- Lobectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one or more lobes of an organ, such as the lung.
- Lobular: Pertaining to a lobe or lobes. This term is often used in pathology to describe conditions that affect the lobes of an organ, such as lobular pneumonia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lobulated
- Wikipedia's article - Lobulated
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