lobe — a rounded part of the body, especially of the brain, lungs, or ears
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rounded part of the body, especially of the brain, lungs, or ears
Pronunciation (IPA): /loʊb/
Korean meaning: (뇌, 폐, 귀 등의) 엽(葉), 돌출부
Korean pronunciation: **로**브
Example Sentences
- After bumping his head, Tom joked that his frontal lobe needed a software update.
- The doctor examined each lobe of the patient's lungs carefully.
- My grandmother's sagging earlobes tell stories of heavy jewelry worn for decades.
lobe
NOUN//loʊb//
a rounded part of the body, especially of the brain, lungs, or ears
a rounded part of the body, especially of the brain, lungs, or ears
In a white robe, the doctor uses a probe to study each lobe!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스어 'lobos'에서 유래하여 '둥글게 튀어나온 부분'을 의미했습니다. 의학이 발달하면서 뇌나 폐의 구분된 부분을 가리키는 전문용어가 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After bumping his head, Tom joked that his frontal lobe needed a software update.”
“The doctor examined each lobe of the patient's lungs carefully.”
“My grandmother's sagging earlobes tell stories of heavy jewelry worn for decades.”
“Scientists discovered that the left brain lobe is typically dominant for language processing.”
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