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dystopia
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dystopia /dys·to·pia/ (-to´pe-ah) malposition; displacement.
dys·to·pi·a (ds-tp-)
n.
An abnormal position, as of an organ or a body part. Also called malposition.
dys·topic (-tpk) adj.
dystopia
malposition; displacement.


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