ter·a·to·gen·ic
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Definition of teratogenic
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances teratogenic effects
Other Words from teratogenic
teratogenicity
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ˌter-ə-tə-jə-ˈni-sə-tē
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noun
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noun
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“Teratogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teratogenic. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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teratogenic
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Medical Definition of teratogenic
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances teratogenic effects
Other Words from teratogenic
teratogenicity
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noun,
plural teratogenicities
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The first known use of teratogenic was in 1879
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