teras

noun

ter·​as ˈter-əs How to pronounce teras (audio)
plural terata ˈter-ət-ə How to pronounce teras (audio)
: an organism (as a fetus) that is grossly abnormal in structure due to genetic or developmental causes

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“Teras.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/teras. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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