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situs inversus

si·tus in·ver·sus [ stəss in vúrssəss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mirror-image reversal of body organs: an uncommon reversal of organs in the body in which the apex of the heart points to the right and the liver and appendix are on the left side

[< Latin, shortening of situs inversus viscerum "inverted position of the internal organs"]
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