teratology
[ ter-uh-tol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌtɛr əˈtɒl ə dʒi /
noun Biology.
the science or study of monstrosities or abnormal formations in organisms.
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ter·a·to·log·i·cal [ter-uh-tl-oj-i-kuh l] /ˌtɛr ə tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectiveter·a·tol·o·gist, nounWords nearby teratology
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British Dictionary definitions for teratology
teratology
/ (ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of medical science concerned with the development of physical abnormalities during the fetal or early embryonic stage
the branch of biology that is concerned with the structure, development, etc, of monsters
a collection of tales about mythical or fantastic creatures, monsters, etc
Derived forms of teratology
teratologic (ˌtɛrətəˈlɒdʒɪk) or teratological, adjectiveteratologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for teratology
teratology
[ tĕr′ə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The biological study of malformations and monstrosities.
Other words from teratology
ter′a•to•log′ic (-tl-ŏj′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for teratology
teratology
[ tĕr′ə-tŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of birth defects.
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