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Etymology of the Latin word ectopia

the Latin word ectopia
derived from the Greek word ektopos, ἔκτοπος (distant)
using the Greek prefix ek-
derived from the Greek word topos, τόπος (a spot ; location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard)
derived from the Greek word koinos topos
derived from the Greek word omotopia

Derivations in other languages

English ectopia

Usage

Word found in New Latin, Modern Latin



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