Fundus
[fuhn-duh s] /ˈfʌn dəs/
noun, plural fundi
[fuhn-dahy] /ˈfʌn daɪ/ (Show IPA). Anatomy.
1.
the base of an organ, or the part opposite to or remote from an aperture.
/ˈfʌndəs/
noun (pl) -di (-daɪ)
1.
(anatomy) the base of an organ or the part farthest away from its opening
n.
from Latin fundus “bottom” (see fund (n.)).
fundus fun·dus (fŭn’dəs)
n. pl. fun·di (-dī’)
The bottom of or part farthest from the opening of a sac or hollow organ.
fun’dic adj.
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