teratology

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11291
Study of the causes, mechanisms, and manifestations of developmental deviation of either structure or function.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 811 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)