teratogenic

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• In the early 1960s, the drug thalidomide, which was on the market in Europe for the treatment of pregnancy-related conditions, had teratogenic effects on humans.

  Academic text (2018)

• High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy have been found to be teratogenic.

  Academic text (2012)

• In some animal species, especially monkeys, it has adverse reproductive effects and teratogenic effects.

  Academic text (1993)

• Although experiments with animals have provided considerable information regarding the teratogenic effects of drugs, it is not always possible to extrapolate experimental findings from animals to humans.

  Academic text (2003)

• It is essential to check that women of childbearing age are using a reliable method of contraception as it may be teratogenic.

  Academic text (2012)

• Corticosteroids cross the placenta, and animal studies have suggested that these compounds are teratogenic when they are administered systemically, especially during the first two trimesters.

  Academic text (2003)

• Teratogenic drug exposure around the time of conception and/or implantation (i.e., the first 2 weeks) is likely to result in spontaneous abortion.

  Academic text (2003)

• As a growing number of environmental contaminants are recognized as teratogenic, a key issue is whether such exposures are associated with a global, undifferentiated pattern of cognitive impairment or whether exposure to each substance leads to a distinct profile of deficits based on its particular properties and mechanisms of action.

  Academic text (2014)

• High intakes of vitamin A during pregnancy can be teratogenic and lead to birth defects.

• Certain environmental chemicals have been identified as teratogenic, raising concerns for pregnant women.

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