Teratogenesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027816",
  "term": "Teratogenesis",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The induction of nonhereditary congenital malformations (birth defects) in a developing fetus by exogenous factors acting in the womb; interference with normal embryonic development.\n\n2. The introduction of nonhereditary birth defects in a developing fetus by exogenous factors such as physical or chemical agents acting in the womb to interfere with normal embryonic development.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/teratogenesis/"
}