teratogenesis

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The development of defects in an embryo: The process by which congenital malformations or developmental abnormalities are produced in an embryo or fetus.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy can lead to teratogenesis.
    • The study focuses on the mechanisms of teratogenesis caused by the virus.
    • Understanding teratogenesis is a key goal of prenatal medicine.
Advanced Usage
  • "induction of teratogenesis": The act of causing or initiating the development of defects.
    • The drug was withdrawn from the market due to its potential for the induction of teratogenesis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Teratogen (n): An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo.
    • Alcohol is a known teratogen.
  • Teratogenic (adj): Having the potential to cause developmental malformations.
    • The teratogenic effects of the medication are well-documented.
  • Teratology (n): The study of abnormalities of physiological development.
    • She specialized in the field of teratology.
Synonyms
  • Dysmorphogenesis: The development of abnormal form or structure.
  • Embryopathy: A disease or disorder of the embryo.
Noun
  1. the development of defects in an embryo