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teratology
(redirected from teratogenicity)

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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.


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However, issues regarding the teratogenicity of these medications have been raised, further complicating decisions about their use during pregnancy.
These compounds have been shown to exert a number of toxic responses, including dermal toxicity, neurodevelopmental deficits, immunotoxicity, reproductive effects and teratogenicity, endocrine disruption, and carcinogenicity.
Although no animal or human teratogenicity has been reported regarding Zofran (ondansetron), arguably the most effective drug for nausea and vomiting, Zofran's package insert cautions: "There are, however, no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
 
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