| 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) |