Teratogenic

Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈɹætˈɑɡˈiˈnɪk/

Teratogenic (adjective)

  1. Able to cause birth defects or abnormalities in a developing baby.

Examples

  • The drug was found to be teratogenic in animal studies.
  • Researchers are studying the teratogenic effects of certain chemicals.

Common collocations: teratogenic effects, teratogenic risk, teratogenic potential

Synonyms of Teratogenic

Formal

Antonyms of Teratogenic

  • describing substances that do not cause malformations