TeratogenCurrent as of: November 21, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics |
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TeratogenA teratogen is any substance or process that may interfere with the normal development of a fetus or cause birth defects. Teratogens include alcohol, many drugs and medicines, some metals (such as lead or mercury), radiation, and some infectious diseases (such as rubella). Current as of: November 21, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics |
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