thanatophoric

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

thanato- +‎ -phore +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

thanatophoric

  1. Leading to death, especially in reference to a severe form of congenital dwarfism (thanatophoric dysplasia) which results in early death.

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