Assertion: teratogen | /r/Causes | birth defects
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text: Teratology is the study of birth defects, and a teratogen is something that either induces or amplifies abnormal embryonic or fetal development and causes birth defects.
text: A teratogen may cause a birth defect, malformation, or terminate the pregnancy altogether.
text: Aspartame is an abortifacient and teratogen causing birth defects and mental retardation without a warning.
text: ’s website simply states that, “A teratogen is an agent, which can cause a birth defect.