Chemicals and Drugs

Teratogens

An agent that causes the production of physical defects in the developing embryo.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An agent that causes the production of physical defects in the developing embryo.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Teratogen
  • Embryotoxins
  • Fetotoxins

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity.

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History Note

75

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Previous Indexing

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced (1966-1974)

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  1. D27.888w.569.864

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Teratogens. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013723. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013723
  2. Teratogens. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3064201