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teratogenic

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ter·a·to·gen·ic  (tr-t-jnk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or causing malformations of an embryo or fetus.

tera·to·ge·nici·ty (-j-ns-t) n.
tera·to·gene·sis (--ss) n.
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Adj.1.teratogenic - of or relating to substances or agents that can interfere with normal embryonic development


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Use of effective contraception further allows safe use of certain antiretrovirals that are teratogenic (e.
For patients with severe depressive, suicidal, or psychotic symptoms, the use of antiepileptic agents, newer antipsychotic drugs, and antidepressants should be avoided in the first trimester, if possible, because of the teratogenic potential of the antiepileptics and relative lack of reproductive safety information for the newer antipsychotics and antidepressants, the authors stated.
That means no harmful or teratogenic ingredients would be absorbed by the body upon application.
 
 
 
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