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teratology 1. the branch of medical science concerned with the development of physical abnormalities during the fetal or early embryonic stage 2. the branch of biology that is concerned with the structure, development, etc., of monsters 3. a collection of tales about mythical or fantastic creatures, monsters, etc. teratology [‚ter·ə′täl·ə·jē] (medicine) The science of fetal malformations and monstrosities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| As CellCept has been shown to have teratogenic effects in animals at subclinical doses on a body surface area basis, it may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Understanding the physiology of pregnancy, the factors that influence the teratogenic potential of medications and vaccines, and the infection control measures that may stop an outbreak will aid planners in making recommendations for care of pregnant women during large-scale infectious disease emergencies. Selenium is a contaminant that is readily transferable from mother to egg, highly teratogenic, and associated with population declines in other vertebrates (Lemly 1996; Ohlendorf 2003). |
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