teratogen 1
noundomain: natural obj.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples
Hypernym
agent 1
noun
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
teratogenic 1
adjective
of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development
EnglishDerivationally related form
teratogenic 1
adjective
of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development
Hyponym
thalidomide 1
noun
a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
