Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orthotopic

Adjective

/ˌɔːr.θəˈtɒp.ɪk/

Definition

Referring to a transplant or an organ that is placed in its normal position.

Examples

In orthotopic transplantation, the donor organ is placed in the same anatomical location as the original.
The study focused on orthotopic liver transplants and their outcomes.

Meaning

Orthotopic is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a procedure where an organ or tissue is placed in the same location in the body from which it was taken or where it normally resides.