Teratology Flashcards
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Syndrome
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A pattern of malformations occurring together that are considered to have a specific common cause
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3 types if abnormalities
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Malformations
Disruptions (eg amniotic band syndrome)
Deformations (club feet)
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3 main principles of teratogensis
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Dosage
Time and length if exposure
Genotype of the embryo
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Name some causes if birth defects
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Chromosomal abnormalities Single gene defects Environmental Multifactorial Unidentified
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When did the rubella vaccine become available?
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1969
