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单词 teratogen
释义

teratogen

noun

te·​rato·​gen tə-ˈra-tə-jən How to pronounce teratogen (audio)
: a teratogenic agent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web What researchers know for sure is that alcohol is a teratogen -- an agent that causes birth defects. Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019 Some teratogens can only cause damage during a specific window of time. Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019 The science of teratogens While much is now known about alcohol and its impact on a developing fetus, there’s more to learn. Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019 According to Levin, these results show that the brain protects the developing body against drugs that otherwise might be dangerous teratogens (compounds that cause birth defects). Adam Rogers, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2018 Some substances, known as teratogens, are perfectly fine for adults but are toxic for developing fetuses. Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 13 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

terato- + -gen, after teratogenic

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

teratogen

noun

te·​rato·​gen tə-ˈrat-ə-jən How to pronounce teratogen (audio)
: a teratogenic agent (as a drug or virus)
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