ectopic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or occurring in an abnormal position, especially in the body.

• noun

  An abnormal implantation or development of an organ or tissue, especially in a part where it is not normally found.

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Antonyms

entopic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ectopic
topic , hypotic

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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 Greek ektopikos, outside of the normal place.

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Trivia

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1. Ectopic pregnancies can occur in the fallopian tube, ovary, or even the abdominal cavity.

2. The term 'ectopic' is also used in art and literature to describe something that is out of place or unusual.

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Related Concepts

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1. implantation: The process by which a developing embryo attaches to the uterine wall.

2. abortion: The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable.

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Culture

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In medicine, ectopic refers to the abnormal location of a fetus in the uterus, which can lead to complications during pregnancy. In literature, the term 'ectopic' has been used to describe characters or situations that are out of place or unusual.

How to Memorize "ectopic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an organ or tissue growing in an abnormal location in the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ectopic' with the idea of something being out of place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'ectopic' comes from the Greek word for 'outside of the normal place'.

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