What is a teratogen?

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    Healthwise answered:

    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 medicines, some metals (such as lead or mercury), radiation, and some infectious diseases (such as rubella).

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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 medicines, some metals (such as lead or mercury), radiation, and some infectious... More