ECTOPIA

ectopia

(noun) abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

ectopia (countable and uncountable, plural ectopias)

(pathology) The condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.

Synonyms

• ectopy, dystopia, heterotopia, malposition

Anagrams

• opacite

Source: Wiktionary


Ec*to"pi*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A morbid displacement of parts, especially such as is congenial; as, ectopia of the heart, or of the bladder.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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