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teratogen
[ tuh-rat-uh-juhn, -jen, ter-uh-tuh- ]
noun
, Biology.
- a drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects.
teratogen
/ tɪˈrætə-; ˈtɛrətədʒən /
noun
- any substance, organism, or process that causes malformations in a fetus. Teratogens include certain drugs (such as thalidomide), infections (such as German measles), and ionizing radiation
teratogen
/ tə-răt′ə-jən,tĕr′ə-tə- /
- An agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus.
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Derived Forms
- ˌteratogeˈnicity, noun
- ˌteratoˈgenic, adjective
- ˌteratoˈgenicist, noun
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Other Words From
- te·rato·genic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of teratogen1
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