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Topic: Health

teratogen

IPA: /ˈtɛrəˌtoʊdʒən/

KK: /tɛrˈætəˌdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: A substance or factor that can cause physical defects in a developing embryo or fetus.

Example: Certain medications can act as teratogens and lead to birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

teratogenesis

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtʃɛnəˌsɪs/

KK: /tɛrəˈtʃɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of forming physical abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus.

Example: Teratogenesis can lead to serious birth defects if certain harmful substances are present during pregnancy.

teratogenic

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtoʊdʒənɪk/

KK: /tɛrəˈtoʊdʒənɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances or factors that can cause physical defects in a developing embryo or fetus.

Example: Certain medications can be teratogenic, leading to serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

teratogenicity

IPA: /ˌtɛrətoʊdʒəˈnɪsɪti/

KK: /tɛrəˌtoʊdʒəˈnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a substance to cause physical defects or abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus.

Example: Certain medications have teratogenicity, which can lead to serious birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

teratologic

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /tɛrəˈtɑlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of deformities or abnormalities, especially in the context of development and classification of physical malformations.

Example: The teratologic aspects of the research focused on congenital deformities in animals.

teratological

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /tɛrəˈtɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of abnormal growth or development, especially in embryos or fetuses.

Example: The teratological effects of certain drugs can lead to serious birth defects.

teratologist

IPA: /tɛˈrætəˌlɒdʒɪst/

KK: /tɛrəˈtɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies abnormal development in embryos and fetuses, often focusing on birth defects.

Example: The teratologist conducted research to understand the causes of congenital disabilities.

teratology

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /tɛrəˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study that focuses on the causes and effects of physical abnormalities in developing organisms, especially in embryos.

Example: Researchers in teratology investigate how certain drugs can lead to birth defects.

teratoma

IPA: /ˌtɛrəˈtoʊmə/

KK: /tɛrəˈtoʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of tumor that contains various kinds of tissue, such as skin, hair, and muscle, usually formed from germ cells.

Example: The doctor explained that the teratoma could contain hair and teeth.

terbutaline

IPA: //tɜːrˈbjuːtəlaɪn//

KK: /tɜrˈbjuːtəˌlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A medication that helps open the airways in the lungs and is also used to prevent premature labor during pregnancy.

Example: The doctor prescribed terbutaline to help manage the patient's asthma symptoms.

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