ectopic
American
[ek-top-ik]
/ ɛkˈtɒp ɪk /
adjective
Pathology.
ectopic
Scientific
/ ĕk-tŏp′ĭk /
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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.
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Of or relating to a heartbeat that has its origin elsewhere than in the sinoatrial node.
Etymology
Origin of ectopic
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