| Pronunciation: | | ek'towpeeu
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[n] abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth) |
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ECTOPIA is a 7 letter word that starts with E. |
| | See Also: | | attitude, position, posture |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ec*to"pi*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? out + ? place.] (Med.)
A morbid displacement of parts, especially such as is
congenial; as, ectopia of the heart, or of the bladder.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An organ or other structure which is positioned abnormally within the body. |
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