teratogenic
adjective
ter·a·to·gen·ic
ˌter-ə-tə-ˈje-nik 
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances
teratogenic effects
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This teratogenic classification means that, before starting isotretinoin, a patient must undergo a rigorous screening process in order to access the drug.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
It's categorized as a teratogenic drug, which describes any agent that causes abnormality after a fetus is exposed to it.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
Vitamin A, the active ingredient in retinol products, needs to be avoided as high levels can be teratogenic for the baby.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
It's categorized as a teratogenic drug, which describes any agent that causes abnormality after a fetus is exposed to it.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
Vitamin A, the active ingredient in retinol products, needs to be avoided as high levels can be teratogenic for the baby.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2021
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“Teratogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teratogenic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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teratogenic
adjective
ter·a·to·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik
: of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations
teratogenic substances
teratogenic effects
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