Definition

This word describes something that is connected to a lobe or lobes, such as parts of the lungs or other organs.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with lobar pneumonia, which affects a specific area of the lungs.

Conversation

Did you hear about the patient with lobar pneumonia?

Yeah, I read an article about that; it's pretty serious.

I can't believe how quickly it can develop in some people.

Right? It's important to catch those lobar infections early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Lobar** → It is formed from "lobus" (from Latin, meaning lobe or division) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "lobar" refers to something that is related to or pertaining to a lobe, often used in medical contexts to describe parts of the lungs or brain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lobe' as a division or section, and remember that 'lobar' means something that pertains to a lobe.

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