teratogen

Noun
  1. Any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples (synset 109479128)
    is a type of: agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
    subtypes: thalidomide - a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis

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