ectopic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ec·top·ic
adjective \ek-ˈtä-pik\Definition of ECTOPIC
: occurring in an abnormal position or in an unusual manner or form <ectopic lesions>
— ec·top·i·cal·ly \-pi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of ECTOPIC
Greek ektopos out of place, from ex- out + topos place
First Known Use: 1873
ec·top·ic
adjective \ek-ˈtäp-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ECTOPIC
1
: occurring in an abnormal position <an ectopic kidney>—compare entopic
2
: originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial node <ectopic beats>; also : initiating ectopic heartbeats <an ectopic pacemaker>
—ec·top·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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