teratogen

 
Pronunciation: /tɛˈratədʒ(ə)n, ˈtɛrətədʒ(ə)n/

noun

  • an agent or factor which causes malformation of an embryo.

Derivatives

teratogenic

Pronunciation: /tɛrətəˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective

teratogenicity

Pronunciation: /-dʒəˈnɪsɪti/
noun