teratogenic
adjective
ter·a·to·gen·ic ˌter-ə-tə-ˈje-nik 
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances
teratogenic effects
teratogenicity
ˌter-ə-tə-jə-ˈni-sə-tē
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Vitamin A, the active ingredient in retinol products, needs to be avoided as high levels can be teratogenic for the baby. 
Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French tératogénique, from térato- terato- + -génique -genic
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
teratogenic
adjective
ter·a·to·gen·ic -ˈjen-ik
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances
teratogenic effects