Lobation
Lobation
Lobation (pronunciation: loh-bay-shun) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the division of an organ or body part into lobes. The term is most commonly used in reference to the lungs, which are divided into lobes, but can also be applied to other organs such as the liver and brain.
Etymology
The term "lobation" is derived from the Latin word "lobus," which means "lobe." The suffix "-ation" is used to denote the action or process of something, in this case, the division into lobes.
Related Terms
- Lobe: A clearly defined part of an organ in the body.
- Lobectomy: The surgical removal of a lobe.
- Lobular: Pertaining to a lobe.
- Lobule: A small lobe or subdivision of a lobe.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lobation
- Wikipedia's article - Lobation
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