teratology

noun /,tɛrə'tɑlədʒi/

Definition
the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'teratology'.
Etymology
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No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10

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10
Syllables
5
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