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Agents and Conditions That Can Harm the Prenatal Brain, Impairing

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Agents and conditions that can harm the prenatal brain, impairing the future child's intellectual and emotional functioning, are called _____ teratogens.


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Capillary Refill Time

A quick test performed to estimate blood circulation, where a fingernail is pressed to turn it white and the time for color to return is measured.

Venous Insufficiency

A condition characterized by inadequate blood flow in the veins, leading to symptoms such as swelling, varicose veins, and leg discomfort.

Brachial

Pertaining to the arm, specifically the area from the shoulder to the elbow.

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