How Do You Spell TETRAGENIC?

Pronunciation: [tˌɛtɹe͡ɪd͡ʒˈɛnɪk] (IPA)

The word "tetragenic" is spelled with a "g" instead of a "j" because it is derived from the Greek word "tetrágonos," meaning "four-cornered." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /tɛtrədʒɛnɪk/. This pronunciation emphasizes the soft "g" sound which is common to many English words derived from Greek roots. It is used to describe something that causes mutations or birth defects, making it an important term in medical and scientific fields.

TETRAGENIC Meaning and Definition

1. Tetragenic is an adjective that refers to the ability of something, such as a substance or environmental factor, to cause abnormalities or defects in the development of an organism, particularly during embryonic or fetal stages. The term is commonly used in the field of genetics and reproductive biology to describe agents that have the potential to induce teratogenesis, which is the production of physical or structural abnormalities in offspring.

   When an agent is described as tetragenic, it signifies its ability to disrupt the normal developmental processes of an organism, particularly its embryonic or fetal development. Tetragenic agents can include various factors such as chemicals, drugs, radiation, infections, and maternal health conditions. These agents have the potential to interfere with the growth and differentiation of tissues and organs, resulting in congenital malformations, developmental delays, or functional abnormalities in the offspring.

   The impact of tetragenic agents can vary depending on factors such as the timing and duration of exposure, dose, and the genetic makeup of the individual. Some tetragenic exposures, such as certain medications or maternal illnesses, may have well-documented risks, while others may be less understood or have unknown effects. Understanding the tetragenic potential of different agents is crucial for making informed decisions regarding reproductive health, medication use during pregnancy, and minimizing potential risks to fetal development.

2. Relating to or produced by Micrococcus tetragenus.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for TETRAGENIC

• retragenic
• fetragenic
• getragenic
• yetragenic
• 6etragenic
• 5etragenic
• twtragenic
• tstragenic
• tdtragenic
• trtragenic
• t4tragenic
• t3tragenic
• terragenic
• tefragenic
• tegragenic
• teyragenic
• te6ragenic
• te5ragenic
• teteagenic
• tetdagenic

Similar spelling words for TETRAGENIC

• Deterging,
• Deuterogenic.