Ectopia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɛkˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ectopia is a noun meaning (pathology) The condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.
Meaning
(pathology) The condition where an organ or other body part has an abnormal position.
Word Forms
- ectopias
Synonyms for ectopia
Depending on context, synonyms include ectopy, dystopia, heterotopia, malposition.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ectopy, exophthalmos, malposition, ectocardia, dyscoria, exophthalmus.
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