Sekirov Dictionary

teratoid

/ˈtɛɹ.ə.tɔɪd/

noun 2
adjective 1
forms 3

noun2

•
An abnormal tumor similar to a teratoma.
- In each of these divisions there are subdivisions, according as the parasite consists of a more or less recognisable foetus, or only of a mass of foetal tissue (teratomata, teratoids, dermoids). — 1903
•
A mutant.
- I wanted to explore how at the launch of a new millennium many people were beginning to feel like teratoids in the global commodity exchange. — 2002

adjective1

•
Monster-like, exhibiting abnormal development.
- Lucien, staring goggle-eyed at the only brother he’s ever had, is standing very still, face still unwittingly teratoid, the broom at an angle in his hand, the Colt dangling at his side, […] — 1996

forms

teratoids · more teratoid · most teratoid

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