ectopic

ectopic definition - medical

ec·top·ic (ĕk-tŏpˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Out of place, as of an organ not in its proper position, or of a pregnancy occurring elsewhere than in the cavity of the uterus.
  2. Of or relating to a heartbeat that has its origin elsewhere than in the sinoatrial node.

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