adj 1  :  occurring in an abnormal place < bone formation>   2  :  grafted or transplanted into an abnormal position < liver transplantation>  het*ero*to*pia also  het*er*ot*opy  n pl  -pias  or  -pies  het*ero*top*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  het·ero·typ·ic 
 
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