Teratogen
A teratogen is an agent which can cause malfomations in a developing embryo.[1] Some common teratogens are: alcohol, methotrexate, phenytoin & high levels of ionizing radiation.[2]
- ↑ http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/teratogen
- ↑ http://www.columbia.edu/itc/hs/medical/humandev/2004/Chpt23-Teratogens.pdf Chung W, Columbia University. [accessed November 2013]