ectopic

ectopic /ec·top·ic/ (ek-top´ik)

1. pertaining to ectopia.

2. located away from normal position.

3. arising from an abnormal site or tissue.

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ec·top·ic (k-tpk)

adj.

1. Out of place, as of an organ not in its proper position, or of a pregnancy occurring elsewhere than in the cavity of the uterus.

2. Of or relating to a heartbeat that has its origin elsewhere than in the sinoatrial node.

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Ectopic

Located away from normal position; ectopic pregnancy results in the attachment and growth of the fertilized egg outside of the uterus, a life-threatening condition.

Mentioned in: Congenital Ureter Anomalies, Cushing's Syndrome, Meckel's Diverticulum, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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ectopic

[ektop′ik]

Etymology: Gk, ek + topos, place

1 (of an object or organ) situated in an unusual place, away from its normal location, for example, an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs outside the uterus.

2 (of an event) occurring at the wrong time, as a premature heartbeat or premature ventricular contraction.

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ectopic (ek·täˑ·pik),

n located in an atypical or unusual place, usually outside its normal location.

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ectopic (ektop´ik),

adj occurring outside the expected or usual location; displaced.

ectopic eruption,

n See eruption, ectopic.

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ectopic

1. pertaining to or characterized by ectopy.

2. located away from normal position.

3. arising or produced at an abnormal site or in a tissue where it is not normally found. See also specific sites or structures.

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ectopic ACTH syndrome

production of ACTH by nonpituitary tumors occurs in humans and is a cause of adrenal hyperplasia and hyperadrenocorticism. It has not been reported in animals.

ectopic endocrinopathy

production of hormones by nonendocrinal, usually neoplastic, tissues. The most common example in animals is pseudohyperparathyroidism in dogs caused by a variety of tumors, particularly apocrine adenocarcinomas of the anal sacs and lymphosarcoma.

ectopic heart

see ectopia cordis.

ectopic kidney

usually an unascended kidney.

ectopic lens

see ectopia lentis.

ectopic mineralization

deposition of calcium salts of phosphate, silicate, etc. in unusual situations, e.g. calcifying myopathy in horses. See also mineralization.

ectopic ossification

see ectopic mineralization (above).

ectopic teeth

see dental cyst.

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Patient discussion about ectopic.

Q. What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? I've heard that an ectopic pregnancy can be very dangerous. What is exactly an ectopic pregnancy?

A. Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus- for example in the pelvis, behind the uterous, in the fallopian tube, in the cervix or even in the abdominal cavity. It is a very dangerous situation that requires immediate medical care.
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Q. Do doctors normally do ultrasounds to prove you have mis carried?? 2 weeks ago i found out i was pregnant, i started spottion so we went to the hospital where they toldl me i miscarried, but they did not do any alternative tests to prove it not even check my Hcg levels. Im wandering if i should get a second opinion to make sure.

A. Congratulations on the new pregnancy - that's wonderful news!