teratogenic

ter·a·to·gen·ic

T0112700 (tĕr′ə-tə-jĕn′ĭk)adj. Of, relating to, or causing malformations of an embryo or fetus.

ter′a·to·ge·nic′i·ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.ter′a·to·gen′e·sis (-ĭ-sĭs) n.

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Adj.

teratogenic - of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development

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teratogenic

ter·a·to·gen·ic

, teratogenetic (ter'ă-tō-jen'ik, -jĕ-net'ik), 1. Relating to teratogenesis. 2. Causing congenital anomalies or birth defects.

teratogenic

(tĕr′ə-tə-jĕn′ĭk)adj. Of, relating to, or causing malformations of an embryo or fetus.

ter′a·to·ge·nic′i·ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.ter′a·to·gen′e·sis (-ĭ-sĭs) n.

teratogenic

adjective Referring to a chemical (e.g., thalidomide), physical (e.g., radiation) or other factor capable of causing birth defects.
noun An agent with a teratogenic effect; teratogen.

ter·a·to·gen·ic

, teratogenetic (ter'ă-tō-jen'ik, -jĕ-net'ik) 1. Relating to teratogenesis. 2. Causing congenital anomalies or birth defects.

teratogenic

producing malformation in a foetus.