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interlobular

interlobular

1 9.9
Located between small parts of an organ, for example the liver or lung
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈloʊbjələr/
  • Specialized
: interlobulillar
  • In the kidney, the interlobular arteries branch off to supply blood to the lobes of the organ.

Examples

  • The interlobular ducts play a crucial role in transporting bile between the liver lobes.

  • The histological analysis revealed that the interlobular spaces contained significant inflammatory cells.

  • The empty spaces of cholesterol crystals in the interlobular artery were surrounded by the organized fibrotic tissue.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Multifocal lymphocytic and eosinophilic bronchiolitis, along with widened interlobular pulmonary septa, were observed in lung sections infected with D. viviparus.

    Academic text (2014)

Surface Forms

interlobular positive

Morphology

interlobular = lobular (semi-transparent) = inter + lobe + ular

Formally 'inter-' + 'lobular' yields 'between lobules'; the composition is clear, but 'lobular' and 'lobule' are technical anatomical terms that may be unfamiliar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word interlobular comes from the parts inter- 'between' and lobe, as in 'earlobe' or 'brain lobe', so it means something located 'between lobes' or lobules in the body.