Teratology terra incongnita terrapins (which once were buildings)
to mega therion, to tera therion, to exa therion, Godzilla, Mechagodzilla,
Mozilla,
Words words words
and if you are aware of what was meant by the monstrous regiment of women it
is not what people would commonly suppose with the current understanding of
the same phomemic encoding
As I would remonstrate and you might demonstrate montrez mon ami.
Larry in logorheic (cant spell the bloody thing) flux
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> Teratology does derive from the word for monsters. As I understand it:
>
> Teratogens are substances in the environment or diet or drugs which
> cause birth abnormalities. Thalidomide would be the obvious example.
> Epilepsy drugs, high dose vitamin A, and emmissions from landfill sites
> seem to be others.
>
> A considerable proportion of congenital impairment is caused by
> teratogens. Taking folic acid prior to conception and during pregnancy
> can reduce the risk of teratogenesis.
>
> So, while the words is highly offensive, the general medical approach
> might be considered less controversial by many.
>
> Tom
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