fundus

[fuhn-duhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

fundi 

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

Other Word Forms

• fundic 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