English Explanatory Dictionary

teratoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Monster-like, exhibiting abnormal development.
noun
  1. An abnormal tumor similar to a teratoma.
  2. A mutant.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹ.ə.tɔɪd/ en-us-teratoid.ogg

Word forms

teratoid more teratoid most teratoid teratoids

Etymology

From terato- + -oid.

Synonyms

abnormal malformed monstrous

Related words

teratism terato- teratogen teratogenic teratology teratoma
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