adj 1  :  occurring in an abnormal position <an kidney>  - compare ENTOPIC   2  :  originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial node < beats>  : also  :  initiating ectopic heartbeats <an pacemaker>  ec*top*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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