Teratogenic

Teratogenic means relating to or causing developmental malformations.[1] In common parlance, these agents cause birth defects, some minor, some horrific. Many different kinds of agents can act as teratogens. Some examples include:

* Drugs: thalidomide, Accutane, ACE Inhibitors, Alcohol
* Ionizing radiation
* Infections: so-called TORCH organisms (Toxoplama, Syphilis, rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes Simplex Virus).

## References[edit]

1. ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#t