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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Teratogen Teratogen The term 'Teratogen ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A chemical that causes nonhereditary birth defects in a developing fetus. Teratogencity is taken into account in assessing the toxicity of pesticides and other chemicals. Both level and timing of exposure to teratogens determine health effects'. Previous 5 Terms: Tensiometer tensiometer Tentative Approval tephra Teratogen Next 5 Terms: Teratogenic teratogenic teratology Teratoma Terawatthour About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.