heterotaxy

/hɛtərəˈtæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare congenital disorder characterized by an abnormal arrangement of organs in the body

“The child was born with heterotaxy, which made it difficult to diagnose her condition.”

2. noun

a condition in which the left and right sides of the body are not symmetrical

“The patient’s heterotaxy made it challenging for the doctor to perform the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • situs ambiguus
  • situs inversus

Antonyms

  • homotaxy