Teratology
Full definition of teratology
Noun
teratology
(countable and uncountable; plural teratologys)- (medicine) The study of teratogenesis, congenital malformations or grossly deformed individuals.
- (toxicology) The study of the mechanisms, teratogenic agents, or teratogens, in bringing about malformations.
- (obsolete) Affectation of sublimity; bombast.