fundus

[ fuhn-duhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural fun·di [fuhn, -dahy].

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

fundus

/ ˈfʌndəs /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈfundic, adjective

Other Words From

• fundic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fundus¹

1745–55; < Latin: literally, bottom

Word History and Origins

Origin of fundus¹

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

Example Sentences

It is a question of determining the conditions under which the image of the fundus of the eye still appears distinct.

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Right eye has nothing abnormal in its outward appearance, and just as little in the fundus.

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That part of the cavity, or hollow of the Womb, which is in the fundus, or top.

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Besides, by adopting this practice, we sacrifice the whole of the effects derived from pressure on the fundus uteri.

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It facilitates the operation to introduce the lowest sutures first and then gradually work up to the fundus.

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