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situs inversus

 

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Situs Inversus

Description:

Situs inversus is a medical condition in which the organs within the chest and abdomen are positioned in a mirror image reversal of their normal locations. It is a rare congenital condition that occurs in less than 1% of the population.

Senses:

  1. Medical Sense: Refers to the rare congenital condition where internal organs are reversed in their positions.
  2. Popular Sense: A reversal or mirror-image situation that is not related to the medical condition.
  3. Local Sense: Used in specific regions or communities to refer to local legends or beliefs.

Sample Sentences:

  • The person diagnosed with situs inversus has their heart on the right side of their chest instead of the left.
  • In the popular sense, the magician performed his tricks with situs inversus, making everything appear to be the opposite of what it really was.
  • Situs inversus is often a fascinating topic in medical discussions due to its rarity.
  • John shared an interesting local story of situs inversus, where it was believed that people with reversed organs had special powers.

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