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entopic

[ en-top-ik ]
/ ɛnˈtɒp ɪk /
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adjective Anatomy.
being or occurring in the usual place.
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Origin of entopic

<Greek éntop(os) in place (see en-2, topo-) + -ic

Words nearby entopic

entomophagous, entomophagy, entomophilous, entomostracan, entophyte, entopic, entoproct, Entoprocta, entoptic, entourage, entozoan
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British Dictionary definitions for entopic

entopic
/ (ɛnˈtɒpɪk) /
adjective
anatomy situated in its normal place or positionSee also ectopia

Word Origin for entopic

from Greek entopos in a place, from topos place
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