lobulate

[ lob-yuh-lit, -leyt ]

/ ˈlɒb yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

consisting of, divided into, or having lobes.

Also lob·u·lat·ed.

Origin of lobulate

First recorded in 1860–65; lobule + -ate¹

lob·u·la·tion, noun

As with many other aquatic mammals the kidneys are lobulated.

The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia |Frank Evers Beddard
There were several rather deep congenial fissures in its margins, giving it a lobulated appearance.

The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield |Emma Elizabeth Brown
It must be borne in mind, too, that the kidneys of foetal Man are lobulated.

The Cambridge Natural History, Vol X., Mammalia |Frank Evers Beddard
The swelling is rounded or lobulated, and projects beyond the level of its surroundings.

Manual of Surgery |Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

Each gland consists of a small duct which terminates in a lobulated recess.

Special Report on Diseases of Cattle |U.S. Department of Agriculture

lobulate

[ lŏb′yə-lāt′ ]

Divided into lobules.