Definition

Relating to or situated between small lobes or lobules in an organ or structure.

Example

The interlobular ducts are important for transporting fluids between the lobules of the gland.

Conversation

Did you notice those interlobular structures in the diagram?

Yeah, they look really interesting and complex!

I wonder how they function within the system.

Me too! It's cool to think about how everything is connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interlobular is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "lobulus" (from Latin, meaning small lobe). The word describes something that is situated between small lobes.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'between' ('inter-') 'small lobes' ('lobulus') — that's what interlobular means.

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