Lobation is a characteristic of the cell nucleus of certain white blood cells, it is when the nucleus is segmented into two or more connected bulbs.
| Cell type | Image | Lobation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutrophil |  |
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multilobed, i.e. having more than two lobes |
| Eosinophil |  |
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bi-lobed, i.e. having two lobes |
| Basophil |  |
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bi- or tri-lobed |
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lobation — [lō bā′shən] n. 1. the condition of having lobes 2. the process of forming lobes 3. a lobe … English World dictionary
lobation — noun see lobate … New Collegiate Dictionary
lobation — /loh bay sheuhn/, n. 1. lobate formation. 2. a lobe. [1830 40; LOBATE + ION] * * * … Universalium
lobation — noun a) The quality of having lobes b) The growth, or formation of lobes … Wiktionary
lobation — lo·ba·tion (lo baґshən) 1. the formation of lobes. 2. the state of having lobes … Medical dictionary
lobation — lo·ba·tion … English syllables
lobation — /loʊˈbeɪʃən/ (say loh bayshuhn) noun 1. lobate formation. 2. → lobe …
lobation — lōˈbāshən noun ( s) 1. a. : the quality or state of being lobed b. : the formation of lobes or lobules 2. a … Useful english dictionary
renal lobation — the appearance on x ray films of small notches along the surface of the kidney, indicating the location of renal lobes … Medical dictionary
lobate — also lobated adjective Etymology: New Latin lobatus, from Late Latin lobus Date: circa 1760 1. lobed 2. resembling a lobe • lobation noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
