Fundus
| Fundus | |
|---|---|
| Term | Fundus |
| Short definition | fundoscopy (funny DOS-koh-pee) An exam that uses a magnifying glass and light to examine the back of the eye (the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Fundus - (pronounced) (FUN-dus) That part of a hollow organ opposite or farthest from the opening of the organ. Depending on the organ, the fundus may be at the top or bottom of the organ. For example, the fundus of the uterus is the top part of the uterus that faces the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The fundus of the bladder is the posterior, lower part of the bladder. Certain organs, including the bladder, gallbladder, stomach, uterus, and eye, have a fundus
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