• Teratology

    Full definition of teratology

    Noun

    teratology

    (countable and uncountable; plural teratologys)
    1. (medicine) The study of teratogenesis, congenital malformations or grossly deformed individuals.
    2. (toxicology) The study of the mechanisms, teratogenic agents, or teratogens, in bringing about malformations.
    3. (obsolete) Affectation of sublimity; bombast.
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