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terat

abbreviation

Definition of terat

 (Entry 1 of 2)

teratology

terat-

combining form
variants: or terato-

Definition of terat- (Entry 2 of 2)

: developmental malformation teratism teratology

History and Etymology for terat

Combining form

Greek, from terat-, teras marvel, portent, monster; akin to Lithuanian keras enchantment, Sanskrit kṛtyā action, enchantment, karoti he does, acts, and perhaps to Old Norse skars monster, skyrsi portent, Sanskrit āścarya marvelous

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