ectopia

[ek-toh-pee-uh]

ectopia Definition

an abnormal location or displacement of an organ or body part.

Using ectopia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ectopia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital malformation where the heart is located partially or totally outside of the chest.

  • Example

    Ectopic pregnancy is a type of ectopia where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.

ectopia Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: ectopia in Brief

'Ectopia' [ek-toh-pee-uh] refers to the abnormal location or displacement of an organ or body part. This can include conditions such as Ectopia cordis, where the heart is located outside of the chest, and ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.