lobation

/ˈlɒbeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of dividing or cutting into lobes; the state of being divided into lobes

“The botanist examined the lobation of the plant’s leaves to understand its evolutionary history.”

2. noun

a part or region of a structure divided by lobes

“The lobation of the brain is crucial for understanding the effects of certain neurological disorders.”

Synonyms

  • division
  • lobing

Antonyms

  • fusion
  • merging