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Teratogen

Teratogen
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

An agent or factor which causes malformation of an embryo.

Standard Abbreviation

Teratogen

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  teratogen VARCHAR(100),  -- Teratogen
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  teratogen as teratogen
FROM claims;

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