ectopic
Americanadjective
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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
Example Sentences
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If the pregnancy is ectopic, the risk of rupture increases the longer treatment is delayed.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
But experts said ProPublica’s data analysis, along with stories about delays in ectopic care, underscores the need to find out what is driving the deaths.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Doctors can also assess whether the pregnancy is likely ectopic through blood tests over multiple days.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Officials also changed how patients experiencing ectopic pregnancy symptoms are prioritized when they call for an ambulance, leading to faster response times.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Mutations in the genes thus result in malformed, ectopic segments and organs.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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