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| − | Teratogenic means relating to or causing developmental malformations.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#t</ref> In common parlance, these agents cause birth [[defect]]s, some minor, some horrific. Many different kinds of agents can act as teratogens. Some examples include: | + | '''Teratogenic''' means relating to or causing developmental malformations.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#t</ref> In common parlance, these agents cause birth [[defect]]s, some minor, some horrific. Many different kinds of agents can act as teratogens. Some examples include: |
*Drugs: [[thalidomide]], Accutane, ACE Inhibitors, Alcohol | *Drugs: [[thalidomide]], Accutane, ACE Inhibitors, Alcohol | ||
*Ionizing radiation | *Ionizing radiation | ||
Revision as of 20:13, January 26, 2008
Teratogenic means relating to or causing developmental malformations.[1] In common parlance, these agents cause birth defects, some minor, some horrific. Many different kinds of agents can act as teratogens. Some examples include:
- Drugs: thalidomide, Accutane, ACE Inhibitors, Alcohol
- Ionizing radiation
- Infections: so-called TORCH organisms (Toxoplama, Syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes Simplex Virus.