Definitions

1. adjective

Located or occurring outside the normal or expected place, especially relating to pregnancy where an embryo implants outside the uterus.

“The doctor explained that the ectopic pregnancy was not viable and required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

An organ or other anatomical structure that has developed in an abnormal location, especially during embryonic development.

“The abnormal formation of an ectopic kidney was discovered during the MRI scan.”