Teratology

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:academic
gptkbp:appliesTo animals
humans
gptkbp:focusesOn prevention of birth defects
causes of abnormal development
mechanisms of malformation
gptkbp:hasSubfield clinical teratology
experimental teratology
mechanistic teratology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Teratology
gptkbp:importantFor public health
genetic counseling
prenatal care
drug safety in pregnancy
gptkbp:includes study of environmental factors
study of genetic mutations
study of maternal health
study of teratogens
gptkbp:relatedTo genetics
toxicology
embryology
gptkbp:studies birth defects
developmental disorders
congenital abnormalities
gptkbp:termOrigin Greek 'teras' meaning 'monster' and 'logia' meaning 'study'
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polycephaly
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6