loʊˈbuːlaɪ, ˈloʊbuːlaɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A small lobe or a small division of something, especially the brain.

“The neurosurgeon carefully examined the lobuli of the patient’s brain.”

2. noun

A small or subordinate group within a larger organization or system.

“The company had several lobuli within its marketing department, each focusing on different areas.”