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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
Review on teratogenic agents
Authors
Rajshree Sunil Burande, Suchita Kisan Ghadge, Snehal Bhaskar Lande
Abstract
Teratogenesis is a process that causes birth defects or malformations
in an embryo or foetus the term "teratogen" was first described in
Paris, France, in early 1932. "Teratogens" comes from the Greek word
terrace, which means "monster" or "miracle" Teratogens are
substances that can adversely affect health Embryonic or fetal development when
administered under certain conditions related to dosage, route of
administration, Gestational age, and genotype. Teratogens are environmental
factor such as drugs, viruses, nutritional deficiencies, and physical or
chemical agents that comes in contact with the embryo or fetus and can cause
congenital anomalies that cause permanent functional or morphological changes
in the newborn.
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Pages:17-21
How to cite this article:
Rajshree Sunil Burande, Suchita Kisan Ghadge, Snehal Bhaskar Lande "Review on teratogenic agents". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 17-21
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