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teratogenic

/ˌter.ə.təˈdʒen.ɪk/

Traducción: Describe una sustancia o agente capaz de causar malformaciones o anomalías en el embrión o feto en desarrollo.

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adjective

/ˌter.ə.təˈdʒen.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • esDescribe una sustancia o agente capaz de causar malformaciones o anomalías en el embrión o feto en desarrollo.

Describes a substance or agent that can cause malformations or abnormalities in a developing embryo or fetus.

  1. Causing birth defectsC2formalmedical

    Relating to substances or agents that can disrupt normal development of an embryo or fetus, leading to malformations.

    esTeratogénico

    • Certain medications are known to be teratogenic and should be avoided during pregnancy.
    • Exposure to teratogenic chemicals can result in severe developmental abnormalities.
    • Doctors warn that alcohol is a teratogenic agent that can harm fetal development.
Formas
  • more teratogenic comparative form
  • most teratogenic superlative form