Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Resembling a monster.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Resembling a monster; abnormal; of a pathological growth, exceedingly complex or highly organized.

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  • adjective genetics, medicine Monster-like, exhibiting abnormal development.
  • noun medicine An abnormal tumor similar to a teratoma.
  • noun literature A mutant.

Etymologies

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From terato- + -oid

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Examples

  • Jaclyn Biegel, PhD is investigating mutations in the INI1 gene that are associated with the formation of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors of the brain and/or kidneys.

    Pediatric cancer research 2010

  • It was an atypical teratoid tumor, ATRT, one of the deadliest for children.

    Through parents' grief, a window on gratitude 2010

  • Avalanna's cancer is called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor ATRT and is so rare that fewer than 30 new cases are diagnosed in the US each year.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2012

  • Gilbert's daughter has been diagnosed with atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor and is receiving chemotherapy at Tulane

    HERE, THERE AND BACK AGAIN - A Townhall.com user blog 2010

  • Riley, 2, was diagnosed with an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor in her brain on Nov. During a checkup, the doctor noticed Riley's head circumference had jumped up out of proportion with the rest of her body.

    azcentral.com | news 2010

  • She died of an aggressive form of cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT).

    unknown title 2009

  • She died of an aggressive form of cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT).

    unknown title 2009

  • She died of an aggressive form of cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT).

    unknown title 2009

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