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It is not characterized as a carcinogen, but is a teratogen, an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus after prolonged exposure.
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Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
What researchers know for sure is that alcohol is a teratogen -- an agent that causes birth defects.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
Some teratogens can only cause damage during a specific window of time.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
The science of teratogens While much is now known about alcohol and its impact on a developing fetus, there’s more to learn.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
According to Levin, these results show that the brain protects the developing body against drugs that otherwise might be dangerous teratogens (compounds that cause birth defects).
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2018
Some substances, known as teratogens, are perfectly fine for adults but are toxic for developing fetuses.
—Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 13 Oct. 2017
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Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
What researchers know for sure is that alcohol is a teratogen -- an agent that causes birth defects.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
Some teratogens can only cause damage during a specific window of time.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
The science of teratogens While much is now known about alcohol and its impact on a developing fetus, there’s more to learn.
—Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2019
According to Levin, these results show that the brain protects the developing body against drugs that otherwise might be dangerous teratogens (compounds that cause birth defects).
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2018
Some substances, known as teratogens, are perfectly fine for adults but are toxic for developing fetuses.
—Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 13 Oct. 2017
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“Teratogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teratogen. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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teratogen
noun
te·rato·gen
tə-ˈrat-ə-jən 
: a teratogenic agent (as a drug or virus)
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