TERATOGENIC

teratogenic

(adjective) of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

teratogenic (comparative more teratogenic, superlative most teratogenic)

(teratology) Of, relating to, malformations or defects to an embryo or fetus.

(teratology) Causing malformations or defects to an embryo or fetus.

Synonyms

• teratogenetic

Noun

teratogenic (plural teratogenics)

A teratogenic agent.

Anagrams

• cointegrate

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