Fundus (Noun)
Meaning
(anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the stomach".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The surgeon carefully manipulated the uterus to avoid excessive tension on the uterine fundus.
- A gastronomy specialist studied the fundus of the stomach to gain insights into digestive processes.
- During labor, monitoring the uterine fundus helps track contractions effectively.
- Radiologists relied on MRI scans to study the fundus of the bladder in patients with urinary issues.
- An anatomical illustration showed how the fundus of the eye contains the retina, optic disc, and macula.