ectopic

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Here's a slight tangent: the word ectopic is defined as something that is in the wrong place.

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  1. Characterized by ectopia. The gestation is ectopic, that is, proceeding in an abnormal locality, which is unfit for the office imposed upon it. R. Barnes, Dis. of Women, p. 370.

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  • Pretending idleness—nothing new—I found that Tachnadray listed umpteen McGunns, plus one ectopic: plain James Wheeler. —  The Tartan Sell - Jonathan Gash - Lovejoy 10
  • The Giverills too were also ectopic, and stood out like sun in a pit. —  process 10
  • Role of the adipocyte, free fatty acids, and ectopic fat in pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor agonists provide a rational therapeutic approach. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • However, everything was right where it should be (no ectopic pregnancy), and she said my u / s is one that would be seen in a textbook for 5w5d. —  not so newlywed
  • (Apr. 20, 1: 00 - 5: 00 PM; Hall B-F, Poster Section 35): Sorafenib in combination with AZD6244 inhibits tumor growth in ectopic and orthotopic models of human HCC
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