teratogenic

adjective ter·a·to·gen·ic \-ˈje-nik\

Definition of TERATOGENIC

: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations <teratogenic substances> <teratogenic effects>

— ter·a·to·ge·nic·i·ty \-jə-ˈni-sə-tē\ noun

1879

Medical Dictionary

adjective ter·a·to·gen·ic \-ˈjen-ik\

: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations <teratogenic substances> <teratogenic effects>

—ter·a·to·ge·nic·i·ty \-jə-ˈnis-ət-ē\ noun, plural ter·a·to·ge·nic·i·ties

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