situs inversus

noun

situs in·​ver·​sus -in-ˈvər-səs How to pronounce situs inversus (audio)
: a congenital abnormality characterized by lateral transposition of the viscera (as of the heart or the liver)

Dictionary Entries Near situs inversus

Cite this Entry

“Situs inversus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/situs%20inversus. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!