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n. - Abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth).

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  • I learned from Doctor Anonymous this morning that there's a real medical condition, called ectopia cordis, in which babies are born with their hearts outside their bodies.
  • Bisoi described the case -- called ectopia cordis, which only affects five to eight cases in 1 million live births -- as a "lifetime opportunity" that might shed light...
  • Dr. A reports on the progress of Naseem Hasni, born on Halloween, who's currently undergoing corrective surgery for this condition, and he includes a video clip about a young...
  • La novela rosa de Corín Tellado: Desorden, conflicto y escape de la ectopia.
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