Outside the normal location.
occurring in an abnormal position, e.g. organs, pregnancy.
out of the normal location
In an abnormal position, or originating from an abnormal position.
Greek ek = out, and topos = place, hence out of place.
Located away from the normal position. Synthesis in the brain of a protein that is normally produced only in skin would be called ectopic production. Ectopia cordis is a congenital defect in which the heart is found outside of its normal position in the thorax.
pregnancy Implantation of the fertilized egg in a place other than the uterine wall, usually in a fallopian tube
Something which is misplaced or found in an abnormal area.
the implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity, most often within the fallopian tubes. It can be life threatening and although its cause is poorly understood, its association with other forms of reproductive failure suggest a common etiology
In or at an abnormal site; not in the normal position.
Ectopic means out of place and is said of an organ which is not in its proper position, or of a pregnancy occurring elsewhere than in the cavity of the uterus. In cardiography, it denotes a heart beat that has its origin in some abnormal focus other than the sinoatrial node (the area of the heart where heart beats normally originate).
Used to describe an organ or body part occurring in a position or form that is not usual.
Other than in typical locations within the body.
A pregnancy occurring outside of the uterus - usually in the fallopian tube, but can occur in the abdominal cavity.
Abnormal placement, such as of a fertilized egg in a fallopian tube.
Ectopic refers to a pregnancy that occurs outside of the womb, most commonly in the fallopian tubes.
Located outside normal position, e.g., location of fetus in pregnancy.
