Definition of "teratogenic" []

• Of, relating to, or causing malformations of an embryo or fetus. (adjective)

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• "What the word teratogenic means (teratology is the study of abnormalities in physical development)."
• "But the World Health Organization reports that "propoxur is not considered mutagenic, embryotoxic, or teratogenic WHO, 2003.""
• "Depending on the timing, the severity of the exposure, and the mother's genetic defenses, such exposures can be lethal, teratogenic (cause anomalies, growth retardation) have effects that aren't apparent until a child is older, or have no effects."