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Meaning of "teratology" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TERATOLOGY

teratology  [ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERATOLOGY

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Teratology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TERATOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

teratology

Teratology

Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development. It is often thought of as the study of human congenital abnormalities, but it is much broader than that, taking in other non-birth developmental stages, including puberty; and other non-human life forms, including plants. The related term developmental toxicity includes all manifestations of abnormal development by toxic substances. These may include growth retardation, delayed mental development or other congenital disorders without any structural malformations.

Definition of teratology in the English dictionary

The first definition of teratology in the dictionary is the branch of medical science concerned with the development of physical abnormalities during the fetal or early embryonic stage. Other definition of teratology is the branch of biology that is concerned with the structure, development, etc, of monsters. Teratology is also a collection of tales about mythical or fantastic creatures, monsters, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERATOLOGY


climatology
ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
cosmetology
ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ
cytology
saɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
dermatology
ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
gerontology
ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
haematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hepatology
ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ
histology
hɪˈstɒlədʒɪ
neonatology
ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ
ontology
ɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
otology
əʊˈtɒlədʒɪ
paleontology
ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
parasitology
ˌpærəsaɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
primatology
ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
proctology
prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ
rheumatology
ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
Scientology
ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ
symptomatology
ˌsɪmptəməˈtɒlədʒɪ
tautology
tɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERATOLOGY

teraph
teraphim
teras
teratism
teratocarcinoma
teratogen
teratogenesis
teratogenic
teratogenicist
teratogenicity
teratogeny
teratoid
teratologic
teratological
teratologist
teratoma
teratomata
teratomatous
teratophobia
terawatt

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERATOLOGY

archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of teratology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «teratology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERATOLOGY

Find out the translation of teratology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of teratology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «teratology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

畸形
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teratología
570 millions of speakers

English

teratology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

teratology
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المسخ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тератология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

teratologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অলৌকিক কাহিনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tératologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teratologi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Teratologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

奇形学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기형
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teratologi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ký hình học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

teratology
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेरिटोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teratoloji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teratologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teratologiczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Тератологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teratologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τερατογένεσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teratologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teratologisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teratologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of teratology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERATOLOGY»

The term «teratology» is regularly used and occupies the 64.050 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERATOLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about teratology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERATOLOGY»

Discover the use of teratology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to teratology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Practical teratology
This book provides the practicing teratologist with up-to-date guidelines on how to conduct animal studies, and gives advice on the nomenclature and evaluation of anomalies.
Pamela Taylor, 1986
2
Teratology in the Twentieth Century Plus Ten
Serious congenital malformations are a major contributor to the infant death rate worldwide.
Harold Kalter, 2010
3
Teratology in the Twentieth Century: Congenital ...
This book is an an up-to-date survey and summary of present knowledge and future expectations regarding the environmental causes of congenital malformations in human beings, beginning with the earliest discoveries of the 20th century up to ...
H. Kalter, 2003
4
Freak Babylon: An Illustrated History of Teratology & Freakshows
Bonus features include: The Elephant Man by Sir Frederick Treves. Long out-of-print, this is the true account, which inspired David Lynchs film of the same name. NEW: Dissection of a Symelian Monster by R C Benington.
Jack Hunte, 2010
5
Behavioral teratology: a bibliography to the study of birth ...
This bibliography contains references to material in the field of behavioral teratology--a hybrid between psychology, with its emphasis on behavior, and teratology, which emphasizes factors interfering with normal development.
Ernest L. Abel, 1985
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Proceedings on the 9th Teratology Symposium: Greifswald, ...
Foreword lt has become a good tradition for scientists working in the field of teratology to meet in Greifswald every 2 years to exchange knowledge and experience. We have dedicated the 9th Symposium to the embryologist, Karl Peter (1870 ...
R. Vogel, 1996
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Hosting the Monster
teratology (the biological study of the development, anatomy or abnormalities of monsters) and embryology (the science of the formation, early growth and development of living organisms). In this article, I argue that medicine in the nineteenth ...
Holly Lynn Baumgartner, Roger Davis, 2008
8
Teratology in the Flowers of Two Californian Willows
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
William Warner Mott, 2012
9
Proceedings on the 10th Teratology Symposium: Greifswald, ...
Greifswald, September 23 - 25, 1999 Richard Vogel. Fig.2. Capsular tension rim with recess made from black polymetylmetacrylat (Fa. Morcher, Stuttgart) Fig. 3. View after surgery of the eye Fig I. CASE REPORT A 57 years old patient (K.J. ...
Richard Vogel, 2001
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Human Embryology & Teratology
Authored by two of the world's foremost authorities on the human embryo, this new edition provides a comprehensive overview of general and systemic development, referring throughout to the internationally accepted Carnegie system of ...
Ronan R. O'Rahilly, Fabiola Müller, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERATOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term teratology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Examining dads' influence on babies' health
A discussion on this topic, featuring leading researchers from McGill University, is one of several highly anticipated symposia scheduled for the Teratology ... «McGill Reporter, Jun 15»
2
High pollution can lead to 'significantly lower' IQs, study says
The findings, produced by researchers at Columbia University, were published last month in the medical journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology. The study ... «TES News, May 15»
3
The toxic combination that can lower your child's IQ
A new study, published in Neurotoxicology and Teratology, found that kids born to moms who experienced both economic hardship during pregnancy and ... «Deseret News, May 15»
4
The Week Ender: Happenings May 8 to 10
Teratology: The Science and History of Human Monstrosity traces the different approaches to human aberrations since the 15th century, demonstrating the ... «Yale News, May 15»
5
Prenatal Air Pollution + Poverty = Lower IQ in Child
The findings by appear in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology. For the study, researchers followed 276 mother-child pairs, a subset of CCCEH's ongoing ... «PsychCentral.com, Apr 15»
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Lively, Colorful 'Side Show' Exhibit Of Freaks At Yale
"Teratology: The Science and History of Human Monstrosity" includes more than 40 books, prints and broadsides dating back to the 15th century on the subject ... «Hartford Courant, Jan 15»
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What You Should Know About Iodine Nutrition: 6 Common Patient …
Within the last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics joined the American Thyroid Association (ATA), The Endocrine Society and the Teratology Society in ... «Endocrinology Advisor, Jan 15»
8
New Test Finds Hidden Toxicity Of Antidepressants Earlier In …
... higher than those given to treat depression, the new study in Neurotoxicology and Teratology says their test found effects at doses closes to human levels. «Science 2.0, Dec 14»
9
Step right up and see the 'Side Show' at the Yale School of Art
A complementary exhibition, “Teratology: The Science and History of Human Monstrosity,” will be on view Jan. 22–May 15 at Yale's Cushing Medical Library, ... «Yale News, Dec 14»
10
Genetic counselors report sex-selection abortion qualms yet do …
Human Embryology & Teratology. 2nd edition. New York: Wiley-Liss, 1996, pp. 8, 29. This textbook lists “pre-embryo” among “discarded and replaced terms” in ... «Live Action News, Oct 14»

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