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a drug or other substance capable of interfering with the development of a fetus, causing birth defects.
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teratogen (ˈtɛrətədʒən, tɪˈrætə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| any substance, organism, or process that causes malformations in a fetus. Teratogens include certain drugs (such as thalidomide), infections (such as German measles), and ionizing radiation | |
| terato'genic | |
| —adj | |
| terato'genicist | |
| —n | |
| teratoge'nicity | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
teratogen te·rat·o·gen (tə-rāt'ə-jən, těr'ə-tə-)
n.
An agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that causes malformation of an embryo or a fetus.
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teratogen  (tə-rāt'ə-jən, těr'ə-tə-) Pronunciation Key
An agent, such as a virus, a drug, or radiation, that can cause malformations in an embryo or fetus. |
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