Teratology Define the term Teratology Teratology refers to the study of abnormal fetal growth. Teratogenic prenatal exposures arise from: infectious agents, chemical and drug agents, metabolic or maternal causes (such as phenylketonuria and diabete Continue Reading...
(Bendersky, Alessandri, Gilbert & Lewis, 1996) Many teratogens, however, have much more subtle effects that may not be noticeable at birth. Sometimes months or even years, pass before the damage is recognized. For example, prenatal infection wi Continue Reading...
Contextualizing the Reality of Teratology Teratology is the study of physical abnormalities. Such abnormalities occur naturally through physiological means, although the environment and environmental factors -- which can impact an organism's biology Continue Reading...
Teratology is the scientific study of causes and mechanisms of malformation during the human development. Fetal diseases, mechanical effects and retarded development of the embryo and the fetus are some of the causes of CDDs (congenital developmental Continue Reading...
Teratogens and Fetal Development Teratogens can be described as agents that contribute to fetal injury and birth defects or an abnormality because of fetal exposure during pregnancy. Some of these agents that lead to fetal injury or birth defects in Continue Reading...
