Teratogen

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By Jeannette Curtis; Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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A teratogen is any substance or process that may interfere with the normal development of a fetus or cause birth defects.

Teratogens include alcohol, many drugs and medications, some metals (such as lead or mercury), radiation, and some infectious diseases (such as rubella).

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
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Last Updated: 05/25/2007

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