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Meaning of "ectopia" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ECTOPIA

From New Latin, from Greek ektopos out of position, from ek- out of + topos place.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ECTOPIA

ectopia  [ɛkˈtəʊpɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ECTOPIA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ectopia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ECTOPIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ectopia in the English dictionary

The definition of ectopia in the dictionary is congenital displacement or abnormal positioning of an organ or part.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ECTOPIA


amblyopia
ˌæmblɪˈəʊpɪə
anisometropia
ænˌaɪsəʊməˈtrəʊpɪə
cacotopia
ˌkækəˈtəʊpɪə
cecropia
sɪˈkrəʊpɪə
cornucopia
ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə
diplopia
dɪˈpləʊpɪə
dystopia
dɪsˈtəʊpɪə
esotropia
ˌɛsəˈtrəʊpɪə
Ethiopia
ˌiːθɪˈəʊpɪə
exotropia
ˌeksəˈtrəʊpɪə
hemianopia
ˌhɛmɪænˈəʊpɪə
heterotopia
ˌhɛtərəʊˈtəʊpɪə
hyperopia
ˌhaɪpəˈrəʊpɪə
myopia
maɪˈəʊpɪə
photopia
fəʊˈtəʊpɪə
pornotopia
ˌpɔːnəˈtəʊpɪə
presbyopia
ˌprɛzbɪˈəʊpɪə
scotopia
skəˈtəʊpɪə
subtopia
sʌbˈtəʊpɪə
Utopia
juːˈtəʊpɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ECTOPIA

ectomere
ectomeric
ectomorph
ectomorphic
ectomorphy
ectomycorrhiza
ectoparasite
ectoparasitic
ectophyte
ectophytic
ectopic
ectopic pregnancy
ectopically
ectoplasm
ectoplasmic
ectoplastic
ectoproct
ectosarc
ectosarcous
ectotherm

WORDS THAT END LIKE ECTOPIA

ametropia
anopia
asthenopia
atropia
deuteranopia
emmetropia
haplopia
hemeralopia
hemiopia
hypermetropia
isometropia
meropia
nyctalopia
palinopia
protanopia
senopia
tritanopia

Synonyms and antonyms of ectopia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ectopia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ECTOPIA

Find out the translation of ectopia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ectopia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ectopia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

异位
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ectopia
570 millions of speakers

English

ectopia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अस्थानता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انتباذ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эктопия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ectopia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ectopia
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ectopie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ectopia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ektopie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

転位
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수정체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ectopia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lạc chỗ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வற்றிட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक्टोपिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ektopisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ectopia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ektopia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ектопія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ectopia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκτοπία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ectopia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ectopia
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ectopia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ectopia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ECTOPIA»

The term «ectopia» is regularly used and occupies the 71.300 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ECTOPIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ectopia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ectopia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ectopia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ECTOPIA»

Discover the use of ectopia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ectopia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, ...
Crossed renal ectopia: This is the most likely diagnosis, given the position of the kidneys and the insertion of the ureters. DIAGNOSIS Crossed renal ectopia KEY FACTS Clinical □ There are four types of crossed renal ectopia: (i) crossed renal  ...
James M. Provenzale, Rendon C. Nelson, Emily N. Vinson, 2012
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Human Malformations and Related Anomalies
23.2 Ectopia Cordis, Including Cantrell Pentalogy Definition Ectopia cordis is location of the heart outside of the thoracic cavity, either lying on the outer surface or displaced superiorly to the neck or inferiorly to the abdomen (Fig. 23-4).
Roger E. Stevenson Director, Judith G. Hall Professor of Pediatrics University of British Columbia, 2005
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Clinical Pediatric Urology
A. Barry Belman, Lowell R. King, Stephen A. Kramer. Crossed renal ectopia Crossed renal ectopia is the second most common fusion anomaly. The ectopic kidney crosses the mid- line to lie on the opposite side from its ureteral insertion into ...
A. Barry Belman, Lowell R. King, Stephen A. Kramer, 2001
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Urologic Pathology
Malposition Ectopia Congenital renal ectopia is characterized by an abnormally located kidney (or kidneys) supplied by the vasculature in its immediate vicinity. This congenital disorder is to be differentiated from excessively mobile or ectopic  ...
Robert O. Petersen, I. Sesterhenn, Charles J. Davis, 2009
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Fetal Echocardiography
Figure 3–11 Thoracoabdominal ectopia cordis in a fetus with pentalogy of Cantrell. The heart lies outside the chest wall in this anomaly because of a sternal defect. LA, Left atrium; LV, left ventricle; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle. LV LA RV ...
Julia A. Drose, 2013
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General Thoracic Surgery
Severe intracardiac defects associated with thoracic ectopia cordis in most cases also limit survival. The only recent advancement in management of this lesion has been early ultrasonographic diagnosis, as described by Kragt165 and ...
Thomas W. Shields, Joseph LoCicero, Carolyn E. Reed, 2009
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Fetal Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
ANOMALIES THAT ARE USUALLY INCOMPATIBLE WITH EXTRAUTERINE LIFE Ectopia Cordls Definition. Ectopia cordis, or pentalogy of Cantrell, consists of a midline supraum- bilical defect of the lower sternum, a deficient diaphragmatic ...
Boris M. Petrikovsky, 1999
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Clinical Pathways in Glaucoma
One must elicit a complete medical history to look for specific clinical features that are typical of syndromes associated with ectopia lentis. A referral for a comprehensive medical evaluation is essential. If systemic features are absent, the ...
Thom J. Zimmerman, Karanjit S. Kooner, 2011
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Marfan Syndrome: A Primer For Clinicians And Scientists
Genetic conditions typically associated with ectopia lentis Ocular conditions OMIM"' Simple ectopia lentis #129600 Ectopia lentis et pupillae #225200 Late subluxation of lenses with angle closure glaucoma39-40 #1 85450 Systemic conditions ...
Peter N. Robinson, Maurice Godfrey, 2004
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Top 3 Differentials in Radiology: A Case Review
Cross-fused ectopia. Cross-fused ectopia is an uncommon congenital anomaly. Usually, the left kidney crosses midline and fuses with the inferior pole of the right kidney. The anomaly is thought to be related to an abnormally situated umbilical  ...
William T. O'Brien, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ECTOPIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ectopia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wysing Arts Festival Announces Line-Up
Joining them on the line-up will be Ectopia, Klara Lewis, Laura Buckley, Orlando, Ravioli Me Away, Rose Kallal & Mark O Pilkington, Squares ... «The Quietus, Apr 15»
2
Shock as baby girl is born with heart outside her body
The youngster, whose chest appears to be open, has an extremely rare condition called ectopia cordis. It affects just eight in every million births ... «The Standard Digital News, Mar 15»
3
Shocking image shows girl born with heart outside body in India
She has an incredibly rare condition, known as ectopia cordis, which affects only eight in every one million births and 90 per cent of those are ... «Metro, Mar 15»
4
Baby Girl With Heart Outside The Chest Born in Dindori
The infant who is suffering from 'ectopia cordics' condition was sent to a hospital in Jabalpur. "Sushma (22), wife of Basant Padmakar, hailing ... «The New Indian Express, Mar 15»
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Maidstone couple Dennis and Samantha Kerr's hours with baby …
Gabriel Kerr, who suffered from rare ectopia cordis, was delivered seven weeks early by emergency Caesarean at London's Evelina Children's ... «Kent Online, Mar 15»
6
Franklin Park mom helps other parents through tough times
Ryan was born with a combination of several heart defects, including the most serious: ectopia cordis, the medical term for a heart that forms ... «Tribune-Review, Mar 15»
7
UC Santa Cruz carbon fund jump starts climate action projects
The Ectopia House is an example of a project with an education focus. Students and teachers from UCSC and Cabrillo College will collaborate ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Feb 15»
8
Park Wood couple Samantha and Dennis Kerr appeal for support as …
In October KentOnline reported how the little boy's heart is growing outside his body – a rare condition called ectopia cordis for which the ... «Kent Online, Feb 15»
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Helena Waldmann's 'Made in Bangladesh' Highlights the Plight of …
“Made in Bangladesh,” produced by Waldmann's dance company Ectopia, has recently finished European and Indian tour and premiered in ... «Classicalite, Jan 15»
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Through Kathak, a German choreographer tells the story of …
Made in Bangladesh, produced by Waldmann's dance company Ectopia, has already completed a Europe tour and is currently touring India. «Scroll.in, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Ectopia [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ectopia>. Apr 2024 ».
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