teratogen

Other forms: teratogens

Definitions of teratogen
  1. noun
    any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples
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    thalidomide
    a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
    type of:
    agent
    an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
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