fundus

[fuhn-duh s]

noun, plural fun·di

[fuhn-dahy] /ˈfʌn daɪ/. Anatomy.

the base of an organ, or the part opposite to or remote from an aperture.

Origin of fundus

1745–55; < Latin: literally, bottom

Related formsfun·dic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for fundus

Historical Examples of fundus

The ureters open into the fundus of the bladder as in some Rodents.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 2
Various
Even when the bladder was empty, the fundus resisted every attempt to return it.
A System of Midwifery
Edward Rigby
It is neither necessary nor desirable to push the tube to the fundus.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
Various
In five rabbits, opened the abdomen, and punctured the fundus of the bladder with a lancet.
North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826
Various
The highest point of the stomach is the top of the fundus, which usually reaches to the left fifth rib.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various

British Dictionary definitions for fundus

fundus

noun plural -di (-daɪ)

anatomy the base of an organ or the part farthest away from its opening

Derived Formsfundic, adjective

Word Origin for fundus

C18: from Latin, literally: the bottom, a farm, estate

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Word Origin and History for fundus

from Latin fundus "bottom" (see fund (n.)).

fundus in Medicine

fundus

[fŭn′dəs]

n. pl. fun•di (-dī′)

The bottom of or part farthest from the opening of a sac or hollow organ.

Related formsfun′dic adj.