What is teratogenic defect due to chemical agents?रासायनिक कारकों द्वारा उत्पन्न टेराटोजेनिक (teratogenic) दोष क्या है?
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Correct answer: D. Birth defect due to utero exposure to chemicalsगर्भाशय में रसायनों के संपर्क से होने वाला जन्मजात दोष
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A teratogen is an agent that disturbs the development of the embryo or foetus. A teratogenic defect is therefore a birth defect caused by exposure to chemicals in utero, as in the thalidomide and methyl-mercury tragedies.टेराटोजेन वह कारक है जो भ्रूण के विकास को बाधित करता है। अतः टेराटोजेनिक दोष गर्भाशय में रसायनों के संपर्क से होने वाला जन्मजात दोष है, जैसा थैलिडोमाइड और मेथिल-मरकरी की घटनाओं में देखा गया।More People, Development and Environment questions
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