Developmental toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003106",
  "term": "Developmental toxicity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any adverse effect on the developing organism that results from exposure to a chemical or physical agent before conception, during prenatal development, or postnatally until puberty. These effects can include structural malformations, altered growth, functional deficits, or death. Teratogenicity is a specific type of developmental toxicity involving birth defects.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/developmental-toxicity/"
}