About The Word Heterotopism
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Heterotopism
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What's The Definition Of Heterotopism?Synonyms | Synonyms for Heterotopism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Heterotopism: See Also | Heterotopism In Webster's Dictionary \Het`er*ot"o*pism\, Heterotopy \Het`er*ot"o*py\, n.
[Hetero- + Gr. ? place: cf. F. h['e]t['e]rotopie.]
1. (Med.) A deviation from the natural position; -- a term
applied in the case of organs or growths which are
abnormal in situation.
2. (Biol.) A deviation from the natural position of parts,
supposed to be effected in thousands of years, by the
gradual displacement of germ cells.
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