Teratogenesis: The introduction of nonhereditary birth defects in a developing fetus by exogenous factors such as physical or chemical agents acting in the womb to interfere with normal embryonic development.
Teratogen: A substance capable of causing birth defects. Teratogenesis: The introduction of nonhereditary birth defects in a developing fetus by exogenous factors such as physical or chemical agents acting in the womb to interfere with normal ...
teratogen Agent that, when administered prenatally (to the mother), induces permanent structural malformations or defects in the offspring. teratogenicity ...
teratogenicity The capacity of a physical or chemical agent to cause teratogenesis in offspring. terminal reservoir An impoundment providing end storage of water prior to treatment. terminated Ended; adjudicated.
Teratogen A substance that causes defects in development between conception and birth. A teratogen is a substance that causes a structural or functional birth defect.
Teratogen: Substance that causes malformation or serious deviation from normal development of embryos and fetuses.
teratogen A substance or agent that increases the chance of birth defects. thermal pollution ...
Teratogen is a substance that deforms the foetus directly. Thermal pollution is the increase in temperature of a body of water due to the discharge of water used as a coolant in industrial processes or power production and can cause damage to ...
teratogenesis : The induction of nonhereditary congenital malformations (birth defects) in a developing fetus by exogenous factors acting in the womb; interference with normal embryonic development.
Teratogen A substance capable of causing birth defects. Tolerance Permissible residue level for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods.
Radioisotopes: Chemical variants of radioactive elements with potentially oncogenic, teratogenic, and mutagenic effects on the human body.
See also: Toxicity, Contaminant, Waste, Organism, Toxic
 
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