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lobed
This term is primarily used in biological and botanical descriptions to characterize the physical shape of an organ or leaf. It describes a structure that is divided into rounded sections, though these divisions do not reach the center or the main vein of the object. It is a technical descriptor used to distinguish specific species or anatomical features.
In a medical or anatomical context, it refers to organs like the lungs or liver, which are naturally divided into distinct sections called lobes. The term is neutral and descriptive, lacking any positive or negative emotional connotation, and is typically found in scientific literature or field guides.
Meanings
Examples
Look at this plant with its uniquely lobed leaves.
The liver is a lobed organ consisting of several distinct sections.
I wonder if this species always has such a lobed structure.
The specimen exhibits a trilobed pattern on its surface.
These flowers have lobed petals that overlap slightly.
The fungus grew in a strange lobed shape across the bark.
Is the lobe of the ear considered a lobed part of the anatomy?