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intralobular

intralobular

9.8
Happening inside a small part of an organ like a liver or lung
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈloʊbjələr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intralobular
  • In the liver, intralobular ducts play an important role in bile transport.

Examples

  • Pathologists noted intralobular inflammation as a key sign of the disease.

  • The biopsy revealed an intralobular pattern of fibrosis in the tissue sample.

  • The intralobular structure of the gland is crucial for its function.

  • In intralobular regions, the cells are more densely packed.

  • In the liver, intralobular ducts are essential for the transport of bile.

  • The biopsy showed an intralobular arrangement of cells within the gland.

  • Pathologists identified intralobular changes as significant indicators of the condition.

Synonyms

lobular
vsintralobular
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Having small rounded parts in a body organ like the breast or liver

describes being located within a lobe or lobule rather than just relating to it
intraglandular
vsintralobular
  • Specialized
8.9

Located or given inside a gland

is found within a lobe or lobule rather than the whole gland

Surface Forms

intralobular positive

Morphology

intralobular = lobular (semi-transparent) = intra + lobule + ar

Formed by adding the scientific prefix 'intra-' (within) to 'lobular'; the structure is clear in technical contexts but both elements are specialized.

Etymology

Intralobular breaks into intra- meaning 'within' and lobe meaning 'a part', like an ear lobe or a lung lobe. So intralobular means 'inside a lobe' and is used for things that are located within a part of an organ.