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Ectopic

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Ectopic is often used in a medical context to describe an abnormal location, like a pregnancy. SlideHe had an ectopic kidney, located in the pelvis instead of the abdomen.
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Wrong TimingPlay
'Ectopic' can refer to something happening when it shouldn't, often medically related. SlideThe patient reported ectopic heartbeats, felt as skipped beats.
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Uncommon TermsPlay
In medical studies, 'ectopic' is common, but it might be rare in everyday conversation. SlideEctopic tissue isn't something you'd typically discuss outside a hospital.