teratogens

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Harmful agents in the prenatal environment, which can have a negative impact on prenatal development or even cause birth defects. Gen Psych, Chapter 8, Pg. 253

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Thalidomide is a drug that caused severe birth defects in babies born in the 1960s to mothers who took the drug early in pregnancy for morning sickness. The drug was banned due to its significant side effects

Read more: [|http://www.livestrong.com/article/49215-thalidomide-side-effects-babies/#ixzz2JnThVjUW]

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Since July 16, 1998, thalidomide (THALOMID®) is licensed for use in the United States in treating complications related to leprosy. Since October 26, 2006, it is also authorized in cases of [|Multiple Myeloma]. ''

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