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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abnormal position of an organ or other body part. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

allotopiadystopiaectopiaheterotopiamalposition

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms: by surface analysis, ec- + -topy; compare ectopia.

Related phrases

ectopic pregnancybody part

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