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fundus

American  
[fuhn-duhs] / ˈfʌn dəs /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

fundi

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

fundus British  
/ ˈfʌndəs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of fundus

1745–55; < Latin: literally, bottom

Example Sentences

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Fundus autofluorescence is a non-invasive method for imaging the fundus of the eye.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

Fundus in Latin means the bottom of anything.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2015

Under the properties administered by St. Gregory the Great we read of the Massa Papirianensis, the Massa Furiana, the Massa Varroniana, the Fundus Cornelii.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

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