Define a Teratogen, and Illustrate Your Answer with an Example

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Essay

Define a teratogen, and illustrate your answer with an example. List at least six teratogens one should avoid during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Guilty

The feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.

Purge

The act of cleansing or purification, often used metaphorically to describe the elimination of unwanted feelings, memories, or conditions.

Medical Model

An approach to health care that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of illness through the use of scientific and medical knowledge.

Psychiatric Hospitals

Medical facilities specializing in the treatment and care of patients with severe mental disorders and psychological conditions.