Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Teratogenic

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, malformations or defects to an embryo or fetus.
  2. 2
    Causing malformations or defects to an embryo or fetus.

    "In particular, the impact of the biomaterial used remains to be defined; grafting (biotissue can be introduced via direct cell implantation (cell therapy), biotissue transplantation, or gene therapy); risk of teratogenic effect and of immune reaction (i.e., in the umbilical cord cells the immune risk being weaker); religious and legal issues with respect to the different country regulations."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A teratogenic agent.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From terato- + -genic.

Etymology 2

From terato- + -genic.

See also for "teratogenic"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: teratogenic