Concept information
Preferred term
teratogens
Definition
- Teratology is the study of the effects of exposures during pregnancy on a developing fetus. These exposures, known as teratogens, can be quite varied and include agents such as medications, illicit drugs, infectious diseases, maternal metabolic states, and occupational and environmental exposures. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Teratogen]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/teratogens
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