Teratogen
Environmental agent that interrupts the normal development of an organism, especially a fetus. A teratogen, also referred to as a teratogenic agent, is an environmental agent that can cause abnormalities in… More »
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A teratogen is an agent, which can cause a birth defect. ... What are the most sensitive periods for teratogens in pregnancy? ... Teratogens are thought to have the ability to affect the fetus about 10 to14 days after conception.  ; During the development of a baby, there are certain organs forming at certain times.
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Teratology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development. It is often thought of as the study of birth defects, but it is much broader than that, taking in other developmental stages, su...
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Teratogens act with specificity in that they produce specific abnormalities at specific times during gestation. For example, thalidomide produces limb phocomelia, while valproic acid and carbamazepine produce neural tube defects.
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Detailed information on teratogens and non-teratogenic agents ... There are many different teratogens that cause birth defects. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Both fetotoxins and teratogens are reproductive toxins, substances which cause damage to one's reproductive and/or endocrine system and/or a developing fetus. ... Pregnant women should avoid all contact with teratogens, particularly during the first three months of pregnancy, as this can result in damage to the...
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A teratogen is any medication, chemical, infectious disease, or environmental agent that might interfere with the normal development of a foetus and result in the loss of a pregnancy , a birth defect , or a pregnancy complication . There are a variety of teratogens that are relatively common.
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The following chemicals are known or suspected teratogens. This list has been compiled from a number of sources, primarily Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 7th Ed., by N. Irving Sax and Richard J. Lewis.
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