Recent Examples on the WebThe major cause of heterotopic ossification is trauma, and a hip replacement surgery is quite traumatic. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2021
Word History
Etymology
heter- + Greek topos place
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
heterotopic
adjective
het·ero·top·ic ˌhet-ə-rə-ˈtäp-ik
1
: occurring in an abnormal place
heterotopic bone formation
2
: grafted or transplanted into an abnormal position