Ectopic

Ectopic

In the wrong place. Out of place. An ectopic kidney, for example, is one that is not in the usual location.

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ectopic

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Literally, this means displaced. In the context of parasitology it refers to a parasite that is in an atypical location within its host.

ectopic

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1: Occurring in an abnormal position (an ectopic kidney). 2: Originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial node (ectopic beats); also: initiating ectopic ...

ectopic

Parenting; Birth control

In the wrong place. Out of place. An ectopic kidney, for example, is one that is not in the usual location.

ectopic

Parenting; Birth control

In the wrong place. Out of place. An ectopic kidney, for example, is one that is not in the usual location.

ectopic

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Out of place; congenitally displaced; as, an ectopic organ.

ectopic

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