teratogen
(noun)
Any agent or substance that can cause embryonic malformations or birth defects.
(noun)
Any agent or substance that can cause malformation of an embryo or birth defects.
Examples of teratogen in the following topics:
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Teratogens
- A teratogen is a compound that permanently deforms the function or structure of a developing embryo or fetus.
- A teratogen is a compound that permanently deforms the function or structure of a developing embryo or fetus in utero.
- In general, the degree of teratogenicity depends on:
- Women may encounter a number of teratogens.
- Alcohol is a teratogen.
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Congenital Defects
- Any substance that causes birth defects is known as a teratogen.
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Fifth Through Eighth Weeks of Development
- During this time, the embryo is extremely susceptible to the effects of teratogens.