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fundus

Syllabification: (fun·dus)
Pronunciation: /ˈfəndəs/
Definition of fundus

noun (plural fundi /-dī, -dē/)

Anatomy
  • the part of a hollow organ (such as the uterus or the gallbladder) that is farthest from the opening.
  • the upper part of the stomach, which forms a bulge higher than the opening of the esophagus (farthest 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 British & World English dictionary