That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals.
(noun) The study of abnormal formations in animals and plants. Humanocentric s may refer to the study of centaur s under this science.
The study of agents, processes or substances that lead to abnormal fetal development.
study of developmental anomalies or malformations; chemical, physical or biological agents that cause these anomalies are called teratogens.
The science concerned with malformations and monstrosities.
the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
The division of embryology and pathology which deals with abnormal development and congenital malformations.
The study of abnormal development and congenital malformations.
The study of the potential of a compound to cause birth defects.
Teratology (from the Greek (genitive ), meaning monster, or marvel and , meaning word, speech) as early as 17th century referred to a discourse on prodigies and marvels, of anything so extraordinary as to seem abnormal. In 19th century, it acquired a meaning closer related to biological deformities, mostly in the field of botany. Currently, its most instrumental meaning is that of the medical study of teratogenesis, congenital malformations or grossly deformed individuals.
