teratogenic
pronunciation
How to pronounce teratogenic in British English:
UK [ˌterətə'dʒenɪk]
How to pronounce teratogenic in American English:
US [ˌterətə'dʒenɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development
Word Origin
- teratogenic (adj.)
- "causing the formation of monsters," 1873, from teratogeny + -ic; probably based on German teratogenic (by 1856).
Example
- 1. In vivo mutagenic and teratogenic studies of domestic sarafloxa cin .
- 2. World health organization identified as suspected carcinogenic and teratogenic substances .
- 3. Chromosome section is the base for us to do the chromosome teratogenic research .
- 4. Formaldehyde also teratogenic , carcinogenic effect .
- 5. Toxicity and teratogenic effects of busulfan in early developing embryo and larva of zebrafish .