teratology

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, a wonder, monster + -logy: cf. Gr. &unr_; a telling of wonders, and F. tératologie. ] 1. That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Affectation of sublimity; bombast. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]