C1 verb Formal

bifundal

/baɪˈfʌndəl/

Relating to or affecting two fundi, which are the upper, rounded parts of a hollow organ such as the uterus or stomach. In medical contexts, it specifically describes anatomical features or manual techniques involving both sides of the fundal region.

Ejemplos

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1

The nurse explained that the bifundal check was just a routine part of the postpartum care.

The nurse said checking both top parts of the uterus is a normal procedure after birth.

2

Bifundal pressure should be applied with caution to avoid unnecessary trauma to the uterine wall.

Pressing on both sides of the uterine top must be done carefully to prevent injury.

3

The doctor used a bifundal technique, which basically means they used both hands to stabilize the area.

The doctor used a two-sided method to keep the area steady.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
fundus
Adverbio
bifundally
Adjetivo
bifundal
Relacionado
fundectomy
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'bi-' in bicycle (two) and 'fundal' sounding like the 'fund' or 'foundation'—it's the two-part foundation or top of the organ.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon determined that _________ pressure was necessary to control the hemorrhage effectively.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bifundal

Ejemplos

1

The nurse explained that the bifundal check was just a routine part of the postpartum care.

everyday

The nurse said checking both top parts of the uterus is a normal procedure after birth.

2

Bifundal pressure should be applied with caution to avoid unnecessary trauma to the uterine wall.

formal

Pressing on both sides of the uterine top must be done carefully to prevent injury.

3

The doctor used a bifundal technique, which basically means they used both hands to stabilize the area.

informal

The doctor used a two-sided method to keep the area steady.

4

Recent clinical trials suggest that bifundal palpation provides a more comprehensive assessment of uterine tone than unifundal methods.

academic

Recent studies show that feeling both sides of the organ top gives a better assessment than looking at just one side.

5

The new bifundal attachment for the ultrasound probe increases diagnostic accuracy for patients with bicornuate structures.

business

The new dual-top tool for the scanner helps identify certain organ shapes more accurately.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
fundus
Adverbio
bifundally
Adjetivo
bifundal
Relacionado
fundectomy

Colocaciones comunes

bifundal pressure Pressure applied to both sides of an organ's fundus.
bifundal palpation Examining both fundal regions by touch.
bifundal massage A manual technique to stimulate both sides of the uterine fundus.
bifundal stabilization Holding both fundal areas steady during a procedure.
bifundal anatomy The physical structure of an organ with two fundal points.

Frases Comunes

apply bifundal pressure

To use both hands to press on the top of an organ.

bifundal uterine height

The measurement of the two highest points of the uterus.

bifundal approach

A surgical or diagnostic method involving both fundi.

Se confunde a menudo con

bifundal vs bifocal

Bifocal refers to lenses with two different focal lengths, while bifundal refers to two organ fundi.

bifundal vs bifid

Bifid means divided into two parts generally, while bifundal is specific to the fundal region of an organ.

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Notas de uso

Bifundal is a highly specialized medical term used primarily in obstetrics, gynecology, and gastroenterology. It is almost exclusively used as an adjective to describe anatomical variants or specific manual maneuvers during labor or surgery.

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Errores comunes

Learners may mistake 'bi-' for 'two' in general contexts, using 'bifundal' for things unrelated to internal organs. It should not be used in non-medical contexts to mean 'double' or 'two-sided'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'bi-' in bicycle (two) and 'fundal' sounding like the 'fund' or 'foundation'—it's the two-part foundation or top of the organ.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'base' (anatomically referring to the part farthest from the opening).

Patrones gramaticales

Used primarily as an attributive adjective. Does not have a comparative or superlative form. Commonly modifies medical nouns like pressure, height, or palpation.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon determined that _________ pressure was necessary to control the hemorrhage effectively.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: bifundal

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A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

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