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teratogenesis

[ tuh-rat-uh-jen-uh-sis, ter-uh-tuh- ]

noun

, Biology.
  1. the production or induction of malformations or monstrosities, especially of a developing embryo or fetus.


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Other Words From

  • te·rat·o·ge·net·ic [t, uh, -rat-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik, ter-, uh, -toh-], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of teratogenesis1

First recorded in 1900–05; terato- + -genesis

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