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Drugs, teratogenic
A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the pregnancy or produce a congenital malformation (a birth defect). Classes of teratogens include radiation, maternal infections, chemicals…
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- Peripheral vision Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision. Peripheral vision…
- Motor neuron A neuron that sends electrical output signals to muscle neurons. Also called a motoneuron
- Dynacin Brand name for minocycline
- Congenital achromatopsia, Pertaining to the conjunctiva, the clear moist membrane that covers the inner surfaces of the eyelids and the…
- Fever, Meuse Fever, Meuse: Named for the Meuse River area, one of the great battlegrounds of World War I. Also known as…
- Spindle neuron A large neuron tapered at both ends that is only found in humans and great apes and so is thought to be a…
- Nerve cell See: Neuron
- Thyroiditis, postpartum Postpartum Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy. NTER>
- Phenothiazine One of a group of tranquilizing drugs with antipsychotic actions thought to act by blocking dopaminergic…
- Popliteal Refers to the back of the knee.
- Cruciate ligament, anterior The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…