teratogenesis
noun
ter·a·to·gen·e·sis ˌter-ə-tə-ˈje-nə-səs 
: production of developmental malformations
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Such abnormalities arise as a result of a process known as teratogenesis. 
Emily Langer, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019
Emily Langer, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2019 Word History
Etymology
terato- + genesis, after French tératogénie
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
teratogenesis
noun
ter·a·to·gen·e·sis ˌter-ə-tə-ˈjen-ə-səs
plural teratogeneses -ˌsēz
: production of developmental malformations
- reprivatized
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- repro proof
- reproach
- reproach oneself
- reproachable
- reproachablenesses
- reproached
- reproacher
- reproachers
- reproaches
- reproachful
- reproachfully
- reproachfulness
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- reproaching
- reproachingly
- reprobacy
- reprobance
- reprobances
- reprobate
- reprobated
- reprobaters