ˈlathə̇rəˌjen, -jən noun
( -s )
Etymology: lathyr ism + -o- + -gen
: any of a group of nucleophilic compounds that tend to cause lathyrism and inhibit the formation of links between chains of collagen
• lath·y·ro·gen·ic ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦jenik adjective