teratogen

(noun)

Any agent or substance that can cause embryonic malformations or birth defects.

Related Terms

  • congenital disorder
  • morphogenesis
  • fetal alcohol syndrome
  • microcephaly

(noun)

Any agent or substance that can cause malformation of an embryo or birth defects.

Related Terms

  • congenital disorder
  • morphogenesis
  • fetal alcohol syndrome
  • microcephaly

Examples of teratogen 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.
  • 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.
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