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TERATOGENIC
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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)
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)
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