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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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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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Factors influencing the effect of teratogens ... Examples of Teratogens ... Behavioral teratogens...
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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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