Fundibular means shaped like a funnel or relating to the infundibulum. It can also be spelled infundibular.
Here's a breakdown:
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Shaped like a funnel: This is the most straightforward meaning. Think of the physical shape of a funnel, wide at the top and narrowing to a point.
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Of or having an infundibulum: The infundibulum is a stalk-like or funnel-shaped structure in the body. Depending on the context, fundibular can refer to something connected to or located in the infundibulum.
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In Anatomy: In anatomy, the infundibulum refers to different structures in different organs. For example, the infundibulum of the brain connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland. Therefore, fundibular (or infundibular) might refer to structures or functions related to this area.
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In the Lungs: The infundibula are also small cup-shaped structures on the alveolar sacs of the lungs.
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Therefore, the meaning of "fundibular" is directly tied to whether the item in question is funnel-shaped or relating to an anatomical infundibulum.
