Teratogenic

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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.

References

  1. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#t