Teratology - Wikipedia Teratology is the study of abnormalities of physiological development in organisms during their life span It is a sub-discipline in medical genetics which focuses on the classification of congenital abnormalities in dysmorphology caused by teratogens and also in pharmacology and toxicology
Teratology | Birth Defects, Congenital Abnormalities Malformations . . . Teratology, branch of the biological sciences dealing with the causes, development, description, and classification of congenital malformations in plants and animals and with the experimental production, in some instances, of these malformations
Teratology - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Teratology is defined as the study of abnormalities in physiological development, particularly concerning the effects of chemical exposures and diseases during pregnancy on fetal development and newborn health
Emerging Issues in Teratology: An Introduction - PMC Teratology is the study of congenital anomalies and their causes, and interest in teratology has been longstanding, with Egyptian wall paintings depicting children with birth defects over 5,000 years ago [Barrow, 1971]
Teratology: Causes and Effects of Birth Defects in Embryos Teratology is the study of congenital abnormalities and defects that occur during embryonic and fetal development Birth defects can result from genetic, environmental, and unknown factors, leading to physical malformations, cognitive impairments, or even fatal conditions
James G. Wilsons Six Principles of Teratology Teratology is the study of birth defects, and a teratogen is something that either induces or amplifies abnormal embryonic or fetal development and causes birth defects
Teratology | PDF - SlideShare Teratology is the study of abnormalities in physiological development, including birth defects and developmental disorders It examines the causes of abnormal development, including therapeutic drugs, environmental factors, infections, and genetic disorders