teratogenetic
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teratogenetic — ter·a·to·ge·net·ic jə net ik adj TERATOGENIC … Medical dictionary
teratogenetic — adj. pertaining to the production of developmental deformities (Biology) … English contemporary dictionary
teratogenetic — ter·a·to·genetic … English syllables
teratogenetic — adjective see teratogenic … Useful english dictionary
teratogenic, teratogenetic — 1. Relating to teratogenesis. 2. Causing abnormal prenatal development … Medical dictionary
teratogenesis — teratogenetic /teuh rat oh jeuh net ik, ter euh toh /, adj. /teuh rat euh jen euh sis, ter euh teuh /, n. Biol. the production or induction of malformations or monstrosities, esp. of a developing embryo or fetus. Also called teratogeny /ter euh… … Universalium
human embryology — ▪ biology Introduction the process encompassing the period from the formation of an embryo, through the development of a fetus, to birth. The human body, like that of most animals, develops from a single cell produced by the union of… … Universalium
teratogenesis — noun The development of congenital malformations. Syn: teratogeny See Also: teratogenetic, teratogenicity … Wiktionary
teratology — noun a) The study of teratogenesis, congenital malformations or grossly deformed individuals. b) The study of the mechanisms, teratogenic agents, or teratogens, in bringing about malformations. See Also: teratogen, teratogenesis, ter … Wiktionary
teratogenic — 1. adjective Of, relating to, or causing malformations or defects to an embryo or foetus. Syn: teratogenetic 2. noun A teratogenic agent. See Also: teratogen … Wiktionary
