ectopia

ec·to·pi·a

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Definitions of ectopia word

noun ectopia the usually congenital displacement of an organ or part. 1
noun ectopia (pathology) The condition such that an organ or other body part has an abnormal position. 1
noun ectopia congenital displacement or abnormal positioning of an organ or part 0
noun ectopia an abnormal position of a body part or organ, esp. at birth 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin < Greek éktop(os) out of place (ek- ec- + tópos place) + -ia -ia

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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