teratogenesis
[tuh-rat-uh-jen-uh-sis, ter-uh-tuh-]
- the production or induction of malformations or monstrosities, especially of a developing embryo or fetus.
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Origin of teratogenesis
Also called ter·a·tog·e·ny [ter-uh-toj-uh-nee] /ˌtɛr əˈtɒdʒ ə ni/, te·rat·o·ge·nic·i·ty [tuh-rat-oh-juh-nis-i-tee, ter-uh-toh-] /təˌræt oʊ dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti, ˌtɛr ə toʊ-/.
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teratogenesis
(tĕr′ə-tə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)- Development of malformed organisms or growths.teratogeny
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