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lobulation noun[ C or U ] medical specializeduk /ˌlɒb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌlɑːb.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ the process in which tissue divides into or forms lobules (= small parts of an organ or tumour that seem to be separate from the rest), or the result of this process: lobulation ofOne patient had lobulation of the right kidney in combination with renal calcification and renal stones. Germ cell tumours showed a round mass without distinct lobulation. Lung buds from a human embryo of about four weeks show commencing lobulations. Pathologic findings included no obvious lobulation of the hypoplastic lungs. Swelling in the muscle, which is smooth, soft or firm with lobulations, may be felt. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Substances & structures in the body abductor accessorius ACL actin adductor fundus funiculus fusiform glomerular glomerulus navicular neuroendocrine neurohormonal neurohormone nociceptive tendinous tendinum tendo tensor Th
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