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lusus nat·u·rae
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Princeton's WordNet
freak, monster, monstrosity, lusus naturaenoun
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
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lusus naturaenoun
A freak of nature.
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lusus naturae
Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development in organisms during their life span. It is a sub-discipline in medical genetics which focuses on the classification of congenital abnormalities in dysmorphology. These may include growth retardation, delayed mental development or other congenital disorders without any structural malformations. The related term developmental toxicity includes all manifestations of abnormal development that are caused by environmental insult.Teratogens are substances that may cause birth defects via a toxic effect on an embryo or fetus. Known teratogens include: retinol, thalidomide, mercury, alcohol, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin.
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lusus naturae
Lusus Naturae, originating from Latin, literally translates as "plaything of nature" or "joke of nature". It is a term used to describe anything unusual, peculiar or rare in natural world. Historically, it was often used to refer to genetic or birth anomalies, unique natural phenomena, or rare species.
Webster Dictionary
Lusus naturae
sport or freak of nature; a deformed or unnatural production
Etymology: [L., fr. lusus sport + naturae, gen. of natura nature.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lusus naturae in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lusus naturae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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