teratology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The study of congenital malformations, their development, and people with them.
The study of the mechanisms, teratogenic agents, or teratogens, in bringing about malformations.
The study or cataloging of monsters.

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From terato- + -logy, from Ancient Greek τέρας (téras, “monster”) + -λογία (-logía, “study of”).

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