terato-
1.
a combining form meaning “monster,” used in the formation of compound words:
teratology.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
terat-
.
Origin
<
Greek
terat-
(stem of
téras
) monster, marvel +
-o-
British Dictionary definitions for
terato-
terat-
combining form
1.
indicating a monster or something abnormal:
teratism,
teratoid
Word Origin
from Greek
terat-, teras
monster, prodigy
terato-
in Medicine
terato-
pref.
Teras:
teratogen.