teratogen

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • sudden infant death syndrome
  • zygote
  • placenta
  • fetal alcohol syndrome

Examples of teratogen in the following topics:

  • 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
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