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单词 teratogen
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Definition of teratogen in English:

teratogen

noun ˈtɛrətədʒ(ə)ntɛˈratədʒ(ə)ntɛˈrædədʒən
  • An agent or factor which causes malformation of an embryo.

    致畸剂,致畸药,畸胎剂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Identifying potential teratogens in your patient's work environment, such as dry-cleaning fluids, pesticides or chemicals, is equally important.
    • This is crucial not only for investigating potential teratogens but also for monitoring new prenatal screening and diagnostic tests.
    • Alcohol is a known teratogen whose neurobehavioral effects have been found to be more injurious than cocaine and other drugs abused prenatally.
    • There are no absolute teratogens; however, many agents can exhibit teratogenic effects under certain circumstances.
    • The use of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy can avoid exposure to teratogens such as carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke.

Derivatives

  • teratogenic

  • adjectivetɛrətəˈdʒɛnɪk
    • However, treatment needs to be individualized, weighing the possible teratogenic risks against the benefits of decreased transmission.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The newer generation of antiepileptic drugs is not teratogenic in animals, but there is not sufficient reporting in human pregnancy experience to accurately portray risk.
      • There was no history of familial dwarfism or known exposure to teratogenic drugs.
      • There are no absolute teratogens; however, many agents can exhibit teratogenic effects under certain circumstances.
      • This class of drugs should be avoided in pregnancy because of teratogenic effects.
  • teratogenicity

  • nountɛrətədʒəˈnɪsɪti
    • Women of childbearing age should be treated with prophylactics with caution because of the teratogenicity of most of the drugs used for this purpose.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Physicians can also discuss the potential harm that marijuana use may cause to adolescents during a period of rapid change in hormonal secretion, possible teratogenicity and the known consequences of long-term use.
      • The sudden appearance of several cases of a rare disorder can also raise suspicions of teratogenicity.
      • Because of theoretic concerns regarding possible teratogenicity associated with drug exposures during the first trimester, providers may choose to withhold prophylaxis during the first trimester.
      • As previously noted, however, the risk of teratogenicity appears to be overstated.
  • teratogeny

  • nountɛrəˈtɒdʒ(ə)ni

Definition of teratogen in US English:

teratogen

nountɛˈrædədʒənteˈradəjən
  • An agent or factor which causes malformation of an embryo.

    致畸剂,致畸药,畸胎剂

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Alcohol is a known teratogen whose neurobehavioral effects have been found to be more injurious than cocaine and other drugs abused prenatally.
    • This is crucial not only for investigating potential teratogens but also for monitoring new prenatal screening and diagnostic tests.
    • Identifying potential teratogens in your patient's work environment, such as dry-cleaning fluids, pesticides or chemicals, is equally important.
    • The use of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy can avoid exposure to teratogens such as carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke.
    • There are no absolute teratogens; however, many agents can exhibit teratogenic effects under certain circumstances.
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