1. a scientist who studies birth defects and abnormal development in organisms
Usage: medical/scientific

Examples

• The teratologist examined the embryonic samples for developmental abnormalities.
• As a teratologist, she specialized in understanding how environmental factors affect fetal development.
• The research team included a teratologist to study the effects of the new drug on pregnancy.
• The teratologist published findings about genetic mutations that cause limb malformations.
• Medical schools often invite teratologists to lecture on birth defect prevention.
• The teratologist’s work helped identify the cause of the rare congenital disorder.