Lobar is an adjective used in medicinethe field of treating illness and preventing disease and anatomythe study of body structure and parts to describe something that relates to, affects, or involves a lobe. It is most often seen in phrases like lobar pneumoniaa lung infection that makes breathing difficult.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈloʊbɑr/
Easy pronunciation: LOH-bar (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the adjective meaning relating to or affecting a lobe.
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Lobar Meaning
connected with a lobe of an organ or body part
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Relating to or affecting a lobe.
Example: The scan showed a lobar infection affecting the right lung.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse lobar with lobal, but lobar is the standard form.
- It usually describes medical or anatomical conditions, especially in compounds like lobar pneumonia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lobar mean?
Lobar means relating to or affecting a lobe, especially in medical or anatomical contexts.
What are some synonyms for lobar?
No strong everyday synonyms were supplied for lobar, so it is usually explained rather than replaced with a single substitute word.
Is lobar a common word?
It is not common in everyday speech. You usually see it in technical or medical phrases such as lobar pneumonia.
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