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situs inversus

American  
[in-vur-suhs] / ɪnˈvɜr səs /

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. a congenital defect in which an organ is on the side opposite from its normal position.


Etymology

Origin of situs inversus

< New Latin: inverse situs; see inverse

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