ectopia

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition where an organ or other structures are abnormally located.

  - "She was born with an ectopic pregnancy."
  - "His kidney was found in an ectopic position."

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Variants

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ectopic , ectopically , ectopic pregnancies , ectopic pregnancy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ektopos' meaning 'out of place'

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Trivia

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1. Ectopic pregnancies are a leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide.

2. The earliest recorded use of the term 'ectopia' in English was in 1598.

3. Ectopic bones are rare and can cause complications if they grow large enough to interfere with normal body functions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ectopic pregnancy: A type of pregnancy where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.

2. Ectopic bone: An extra bone that forms outside the normal skeletal structure.

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Culture

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In medical literature, ectopia is a common term used to describe various conditions where organs or structures are located outside their normal position. It is often associated with complications and can lead to serious health issues.

How to Memorize "ectopia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an organ or structure being in the wrong place in the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ectopia' with 'out of place'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ectopia is an organ out of place' to remember the definition.

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