Definition: Teratology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders or abnormalities in the development and growth of the human embryo, fetus, or newborn. It involves studying the structure, function, and development of the developing organism from its earliest stages to adulthood. Teratology can be divided into two main categories: embryological disorders and developmental anomalies. Embryological disorders refer to conditions that affect the growth, development, or functioning of an embryo before it has been implanted in the mother's womb. Developmental
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