ectopia
/ɛkˈtoʊpiə/
noun
- The abnormal position or displacement of an organ or body part from its usual location.
- The doctor diagnosed ectopia of the kidney, which was located near the pelvis instead of its normal position.
- The ultrasound revealed ectopia of the lens in the patient's eye.
- Ectopia of the heart is a rare condition where the heart is located partially outside the chest cavity.
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