ec·to·pi·a ( k-t  p - )n. An abnormal location or position of an organ or a body part, occurring congenitally or as the result of injury. [New Latin, from Greek ektopos, away from a place : ek-, away from, out of; see ecto- + topos, place.] ec·top ic (-t p k) adj. |
ectopia [ɛkˈtəʊpɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Med congenital displacement or abnormal positioning of an organ or part
[from New Latin, from Greek ektopos out of position, from ek- out of + topos place]
ectopic [ɛkˈtɒpɪk] adj
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