According to the Institute of Medicine, Hierarchical Communication Patterns (Higher

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According to the Institute of Medicine, hierarchical communication patterns (higher status individuals are more likely to express their ideas than lower status individuals) are partially responsible for many medical errors.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, playing key roles in determining traits and characteristics.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause developmental malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed during pregnancy.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste.

Developing Fetus

A developing fetus refers to an unborn offspring in the process of growth and development inside the uterus, from the embryonic stage (following implantation) through to birth.