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.
teratogenesis The induction of nonhereditary cogenital malformations (birth defects) in a developing fetus by exogenous factors acting in the womb; interference with normal embryonic development.
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