heterotaxy

Thân thiện

A doctor examines an X-ray showing heterotaxy of the heart.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Any abnormal position of the organs of the body: A medical term referring to a congenital condition where the internal organs of the thorax and/or abdomen are abnormally arranged or positioned relative to each other and to the body's midline.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The newborn was diagnosed with heterotaxy, with the heart located on the right side of the chest.
  • Situs inversus is a well-known type of heterotaxy.
  • Surgical planning is complex in cases of heterotaxy due to the unusual anatomy.

Advanced Usage

• "Heterotaxy syndrome": A more specific clinical term for the condition, often involving complex heart defects and malformations of other organs like the spleen.
  • The pediatric cardiologist specializes in treating heterotaxy syndrome.

Variants and Related Words

• Situs ambiguus (n): The specific medical term for heterotaxy, indicating ambiguous or uncertain arrangement of internal organs.
• Isomerism (n): Often associated with heterotaxy, it refers to the abnormal symmetry of paired organs (e.g., both sides of the lungs having the same structure).

Synonyms

• Situs ambiguus: (Medical synonym)
• Visceral heterotaxy: (Medical synonym emphasizing the internal organs)

Notes on Meaning

This is a specialized medical term. It describes a spectrum of anatomical variations, not a single specific arrangement. The abnormality can be partial, affecting only some organs, or more complete.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any abnormal position of the organs of the body

Từ đồng nghĩa

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