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			| TeratogenA teratogen is any substance or process that may interfere with the normal development of a fetus or cause birth defects. Teratogens include alcohol, many drugs and medicines, some metals (such as lead or mercury), radiation, and some infectious diseases (such as rubella).Current as of:
                March 16, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics |  |  |  |  |  |