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Synonyms

ectopic

American  
[ek-top-ik] / ɛkˈtɒp ɪk /

adjective

Pathology.

  1. occurring in an abnormal position or place; displaced.

ectopic Scientific  
/ ĕk-tŏp′ĭk /

  1. Out of place, as of an organ not in its proper position, or of a pregnancy occurring elsewhere than in the cavity of the uterus.

  2. Of or relating to a heartbeat that has its origin elsewhere than in the sinoatrial node.

Etymology

Origin of ectopic

First recorded in 1870–75; ectop(ia) + -ic

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