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terato-

 
a combining form meaning “monster,” used in the formation of compound words: teratology.
Also, especially before a vowel, terat-.

Origin:
< Gk terat- (s. of téras) monster, marvel + -o-
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  1. Congenital malformation: teratogenic.

  2. Malignancy: teratoma.


[Greek, from teras, terat-, portent, monster; see kwer- in Indo-European roots.]
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terato- pref.
Teras: teratogen.

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