ectopic

ec·top·ic

adj \ek-ˈtäp-ik\

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\ adverb