ectopic, a. Path.
(ɛkˈtɒpɪk)
[f. ectopia + -ic.]
Characterized by ectopia: said esp. of pregnancy and gestation. Hence ecˈtopically adv.
| 1873 R. Barnes Clin. Hist. Dis. Women 424 The gestation is ectopic, that is, proceeding in an abnormal locality. 1893 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 1 Apr. 50/1 Ectopic gestation with ruptured sac. 1929 G. S. Dodds Essent. Hum. Embryol. 78 In ectopic pregnancy the uterus hypertrophies. 1938 Proc. Prehistoric Soc. IV. 61 It is unknown outside Wessex, save in one or two obviously ectopic grave-groups. 1961 Lancet 26 Aug. 454/2 One or both of the following conditions must exist to produce ectopic calcification. 1962 Ibid. 5 May 937/1 Very rarely, a single kidney may be drained by an ectopically opening ureter. |