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fundus

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌndəs/

Definition of fundus

noun (plural fundi /-dʌɪ/)

Anatomy
  • the part of a hollow organ (such as the uterus or the gall bladder) that is furthest from the opening.
  • the upper part of the stomach, which forms a bulge above the level of the opening of the oesophagus (furthest from the pylorus).
  • the part of the eyeball opposite the pupil.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'bottom'

fundus in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of fundus in the US English dictionary