Definition of Heterotaxy

1. Noun. Any abnormal position of the organs of the body.

Exact synonyms: Transposition
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality

Definition of Heterotaxy

1. n. Variation in arrangement from that existing in a normal form; heterogenous arrangement or structure, as, in botany, the deviation in position of the organs of a plant, from the ordinary or typical arrangement.

Medical Definition of Heterotaxy

1. Variation in arrangement from that existing in a normal form; heterogenous arrangement or structure, as, in botany, the deviation in position of the organs of a plant, from the ordinary or typical arrangement. Origin: Hetero- + Gr. An arrangement, fr. To arrange. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterotaxy

heterosporous
heterosporous
heterospory
heterospory
heterostracan
Heterostraci
heterostyled
heterostylism
heterostylous
heterosuggestion
heterotactous
heterotaxia
heterotaxic
heterotaxis
heterotaxy (current term)
heterotaxy (current term)
heterothallic
heterothallic
heterothallism
heterothallisms
Heterotheca
Heterotheca villosa
heterotherm
heterothermic
heterothermic
heterotic
heterotic
heterotonia
heterotopia
heterotopia maculae

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