{ } n. [ Hetero- + Gr. &unr_; place: cf. F. hétérotopie. ] 1. (Med.) A deviation from the natural position; -- a term applied in the case of organs or growths which are abnormal in situation. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) A deviation from the natural position of parts, supposed to be effected in thousands of years, by the gradual displacement of germ cells. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. hétérodoxie. ] An opinion or doctrine, or a system of doctrines, contrary to some established standard of faith, as the Scriptures, the creed or standards of a church, etc.; heresy. Bp. Bull. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. hétérodoxie. ] An opinion or doctrine, or a system of doctrines, contrary to some established standard of faith, as the Scriptures, the creed or standards of a church, etc.; heresy. Bp. Bull. [ 1913 Webster ]