teratism /ter·a·tism/ (ter´ah-tizm) an anomaly of formation or development.terat´icter´atoid
teratism
teratism (terˈ·
·tizˑ·m),
ter·a·tism (t r  -t z m)n. A congenital malformation or monster. |
teratism
[ter′ətiz′əm]
any congenital or developmental anomaly that is produced by inherited or environmental factors or a combination of the two. Any condition in which a severely malformed fetus is produced. Kinds of teratism include atresic teratism, ceasmic teratism, ectopic teratism, ectrogenic teratism, hypergenetic teratism, and symphysic teratism. Also called teratosis.
teratism (terˈ·
·tizˑ·m),n 1., any condition in which a severely deformed fetus is produced. Also called
teratosis. 2., a developmental or congenital abnormality that arises from environmental or inherited fac-tors or a combination of both factors.
teratosis. 2., a developmental or congenital abnormality that arises from environmental or inherited fac-tors or a combination of both factors.
teratism
an anomaly of formation or development; the condition of a monster.
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