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Definition of Teratogenicity

1. [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Teratogenicity

1. The ability to cause defects in a developing foetus. This is distinct from mutagenicity, which causes genetic mutations in sperms, eggs or other cells. Teratogenicity is a potential side effect of many drugs, such as thalidomide. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Teratogenicity

Literary usage of Teratogenicity

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Alcohol and Health: Seventh Special Report to the Us Congress by Louis Sullivan (1997)
"Maternal and fetal characteristics affecting alcohol's teratogenicity. Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology 8:329- 334,1986b. Abel, EL, and Sokol, RJ. ..."

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