teratogens

(noun)

An agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that causes a malformation of an embryo or fetus.

Related Terms

  • Embryonic age
  • Gestational age
  • chorionic membrane

Examples of teratogens in the following topics:

  • 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.
  • Environmental Impacts on Prenatal Development

    • Environmental factors, such as exposure to teratogens, can have a range of impacts on the developing fetus.
    • Exposure to teratogens during the prenatal stage can significantly raise the risk of birth defects.
    • Several factors influence the amount of damage a teratogen can have, including dose or level of exposure, heredity, age of the teratogen, and any other negative influences (for example, several teratogens or a teratogen combined with poor health).
    • Other teratogens that affect prenatal development include radiation, pollution, and infectious disease.
    • Discuss the impacts of teratogens and maternal stress on prenatal development
  • Congenital Defects

    • Any substance that causes birth defects is known as a teratogen.
  • Fifth Through Eighth Weeks of Development

    • During this time, the embryo is extremely susceptible to the effects of teratogens.
  • Total Synthesis

    • The R-enantiomer has no adverse effects, but the S-enantiomer is a teratogen that caused horrible birth defects during clinical testing.
  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

    • As a pollutant, they are of concern because some compounds have been identified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic.
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