Library / English Dictionary

TERATOGENIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

teratogen (any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples)

Derivation:

teratogen (any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples)

Credits

 Context examples: 

This includes evaluating a device for chemicals or agents that may have caused or contributed to birth defects or malformations (teratogenic evaluation).

(Device Reproductive Toxicity Evaluation Method, Food and Drug Administration)