Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 31

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-John Kenneth Galbraith

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Definitions:

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic form of estrogen that was once prescribed to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications, later found to have serious health risks.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Thalidomide

A drug initially used as a sedative and for morning sickness in the 1950s and 1960s, later found to cause severe birth defects.

Genetic Endowment

The set of genes and genetic traits inherited from one's parents, influencing various aspects of physical and psychological development.