Dextrocardia
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-003117
A congenital condition in which the heart is situated on the right side of the chest, rather than the typical left side. This anatomical variation can occur as an isolated finding or as part of a more complex condition like situs inversus. It is diagnosed through medical imaging such as X-rays or echocardiograms.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-003117 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 743 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202) |
| See also | Congenital; Situs inversus |
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