ScienceAugust 4, 2026

fundus

FUN-dus

Definition

The interior surface of the back of the eye, including the retina, which can be visualized during a medical examination.

Etymology

The word comes directly from the Latin word 'fundus', which means the bottom, base, or lowest part of something.

In the news

In this article, researchers analyze 'fundus images'—photographs of the back of the eye—to identify markers of neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

International Research Asks: Can AI Detect Parkinson’s Disease from Eye Scans?

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University of Colorado Anschutz

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