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Ectopic (Adjective)

Meaning

Exhibiting ectopia.

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • A misplaced organ such as the kidney may be described as ectopic, meaning it is found in an abnormal location outside of its usual position.
  • The rare genetic disorder caused the ectopic development of the child's heart, resulting in a serious congenital defect.
  • In some cases of cryptorchidism, an undescended testicle can be classified as ectopic, meaning it develops outside the usual path of descent.
  • Abnormal cell growth in an ectopic location can give rise to a teratoma, a type of tumor that contains tissue from different embryonic germ layers.
  • This species of ectopic bursitis results in fluid accumulation between muscle fibers in locations that don't usually experience joint lubrication.

Related Words

  • Ectopia (noun)
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