| fund raising | Usually organised community efforts to raise money to promote financial programs of institutions. The funds may include individual gifts. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| fundament | 1. Foundation. 2. <anatomy> The part of the body on which one sits; the buttocks; specifically, the anus. Origin: OE. Fundament, fundement, fondement, OF. Fundement, fondement, F. Fondement, fr. L. Fundamentum foundation, fr. Fundare to lay the bottom, to found, fr. Fundus bottom. See Fund. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fundamental | Pertaining to a base or foundation. (18 Nov 1997) |
| fundamental frequency | The principal component of a sound wave, which has the greatest wavelength, tone produced by the vibration of the vocal folds before the air reaches any cavities. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundectomy | Synonym: fundusectomy. Origin: fundus + G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundic | Relating to a fundus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundiform | Looped; sling-shaped. Origin: L. Funda, a sling, + forma, shape (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundiform ligament of foot | <anatomy> The deep attachment of the inferior extensor retinaculum in the tarsal sinus, it acts as a sling for the extensor tendons of the toes. Synonym: fundiform ligament of foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundiform ligament of penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| funding | 1. Providing a fund for the payment of the interest or principal of a debt. 2. Investing in the public funds. Funding system, a system or scheme of finance or revenue by which provision is made for paying the interest or principal of a public debt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fundoplication | Mobilization of the lower end of the oesophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fundoscopy | <procedure> Observation of the optic disc, retina and blood vessels. May be examined by direct or indirect ophthalmoscopy. In direct ophthalmoscopy the examiner uses an ophthalmoscope the size of a flashlight to shine a beam of light into your eye. In indirect ophthalmoscopy a head lamp device is used and a much brighter light. Visualisation of the retina is important in conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension and conditions that cause increased intracranial pressure. (05 Jan 1998) |
| Fundulus | A genus of marine and freshwater fish, of many species, native to the U.S.; commonly called killifish, mumichog, or mudfish. They are widely used as bait fish, experimental fish, or in mosquito-control programs. Origin: Mod. L. Fr. L. Fundus, bottom (05 Mar 2000) |
| fundus | <anatomy> The bottom or base of any hollow organ; as, the fundus of the bladder; the fundus of the eye. Origin: L, bottom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fundus diabeticus | <ophthalmology, pathology> A major cause of blindness in diabetics. Retinal disease results from adverse effects on the blood vessels which supply the retina. Swollen retinal vessels which leak fluid into the retina are commonly seen on physical examination of the eyes. Poorly controlled insulin dependent diabetes and/or hypertension are the major risk factors. Symptoms include decreased vision and colour perception. Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease (27 Sep 1997) |
Synonyms : Chest, Funnel, Chests, Funnel, Excavatum, Pectus, Funnel Chests
| function |
what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role" a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand" a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function" perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore" serve: serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk" affair: a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions" routine: a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program officiate: perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
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| fungous |
fungal: of or relating to fungi
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a state of nervous depression; "he was in a funk" United States biochemist (born in Poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967) an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar flinch: draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
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| functional |
designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture" involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness" relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis" fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order" running(a): (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
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| functional disorder |
disorder showing symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified
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| FUN | process or manner of functioning or operating |
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| FUN | performing or able to perform its regular function |
| FUN | a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies |
| FUN | a reserve of money set aside for some purpose |
| FUN | a supply of something available for future use |
| FUN | furnish money for |
| FUN | accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability |
| FUN | invest money in government securities |
| FUN | provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest |
| FUN | place or store up in a fund for accumulation |
| FUN | convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds |
| FUN | raise money for a cause or project |