teratogenesis

noun

ter·​a·​to·​gen·​e·​sis ˌter-ə-tə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce teratogenesis (audio)
: production of developmental malformations

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Such abnormalities arise as a result of a process known as teratogenesis. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

terato- + genesis, after French tératogénie

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teratogenesis was in 1901

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“Teratogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teratogenesis. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

teratogenesis

noun
ter·​a·​to·​gen·​e·​sis ˌter-ə-tə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce teratogenesis (audio)
plural teratogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce teratogenesis (audio)
: production of developmental malformations

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