teratoma. a type of germ cell tumor made up of a number of different types of tissue from one or more of the germ cell layers; it is usually found in the ovary or testis and may be either benign or malignant.
That is why obsession with watching TV can cause some dangerous addictions. The other group of effects, which can be caused by watching too much of television, is connected with possible mental disorders or disturbances. The most spread of those are attention deficit disorder and other problems with emotional health.
Yes, television rots your brain. Research shows exposure to TV can impede kids' intellectual development -- even when it's playing in the background. This piece originally appeared on Pacific Standard. When it comes to kids and media, most parents have probably moved on to worrying about the possible effects of video gaming and habitual texting.