ectopic

Definitions


[ɛkˈtɒpɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- in an abnormal place or position


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Origin:
late 19th century: from modern Latin ectopia ‘presence of tissue, cells, etc. in an abnormal place’ (from Greek ektopos ‘out of place’) + -ic


[ɛkˈtɒpɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ectopic pregnancy


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Origin:
late 19th century: from modern Latin ectopia ‘presence of tissue, cells, etc. in an abnormal place’ (from Greek ektopos ‘out of place’) + -ic




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