ectopia

• Terme médical désignant la présence anormale d'un tissu ou d'un organe dans une position qui n'est pas la sienne, souvent congénitale. Il s'agit d'un déplacement ou d'une localisation ectopique.

A medical term referring to the abnormal position or displacement of a body part or organ, often present from birth.

1. Abnormal position of an organC1formalmedical

   A medical condition where an organ or body part is located in an abnormal position, often present from birth.

   Ectopie

   • The newborn was diagnosed with ectopia of the heart.
   • Ectopia of the kidney can sometimes be detected during prenatal scans.
   • Surgery may be required to correct ectopia of certain organs.

   Synonymesdisplacementdystopiamalpositionmisplacement