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fundus

fundus

1 9.9
The part at the far end inside a hollow organ like the uterus or stomach
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌndəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fondo
  • The surgeon examined the fundus of the stomach to ensure there were no abnormalities before proceeding with the operation.
  • fundus examination
  • auditory canal fundus
  • canal fundus

Examples

  • An ophthalmologist who was consulted noticed mild proptosis with edematous, congested conjunctiva and ophthalmoplegia; however, the eye fundus and vision were normal.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The fundus was not visible in the right eye, but the B-Scan ultrasonography was within normal limits in the right eye.

    Academic text (2007)

  • "We should be within one centimeter of your uterine fundus," Dr. Wingate said.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The fundus, or top of the uterus, makes a ball shape and tends to protrude during a contraction.

    Blog text (4)

  • Fundus examination showed bilateral papilledema; the examination showed no other abnormalities.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Dilated fundus exam of the right eye showed an elevated neurosensory detachment and macular pigment epithelial changes (Figure 1).

    Academic text (2007)

  • During the check-up, the doctor explained that the fundus of the uterus is located at the top and must be carefully monitored.

  • In her anatomy class, Sarah learned that the fundus is crucial for understanding the structure of hollow organs, especially the uterus.

Surface Forms

fundus singular
funduses plural

Etymology

Fundus comes from Latin 'fundus', which means 'bottom' or 'base', and it is the same root behind the English word foundation. So in anatomy the fundus is the 'bottom' part of a hollow organ, the part farthest from the opening.