Associations to the word «Teratogen»

Wiktionary

TERATOGEN, noun. (teratology) Any agent or substance which can cause malformation of an embryo or birth defects.

Dictionary definition

TERATOGEN, noun. Any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples.

Wise words

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