Teratology in the Twentieth Century: Congenital Malformations in Humans and How their Environmental Causes were EstablishedThis book is an an up-to-date survey and summary of present knowledge and future expectations regarding the environmental causes of congenital malformations in human beings, beginning with the earliest discoveries of the 20th century up to the latest ideas and problems at its end, presents views and comments on the progress made over the century in understanding human prenatal maldevelopment. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 45
Page 134
... given teratology a richness of content and an ever-unfolding newness and challenge that comprise its strength. This book is about the dangers that often beset the most marvelous of all mysteries. Most marvelous is not the origin of ...
... given teratology a richness of content and an ever-unfolding newness and challenge that comprise its strength. This book is about the dangers that often beset the most marvelous of all mysteries. Most marvelous is not the origin of ...
Page 135
They pour out and are given prominence in the science sections of our weekly magazines and daily newspapers. How can one be protected against the onslaughts of discovery made today and unmade tomorrow as the speed of travel and ...
They pour out and are given prominence in the science sections of our weekly magazines and daily newspapers. How can one be protected against the onslaughts of discovery made today and unmade tomorrow as the speed of travel and ...
Page 138
However, differing from the distinction given above, things congenital may also be acquired. The crucial question is, when does the acquiring take place? While present at birth' implies origin or presence before birth, it ignores the ...
However, differing from the distinction given above, things congenital may also be acquired. The crucial question is, when does the acquiring take place? While present at birth' implies origin or presence before birth, it ignores the ...
Page 140
Aside from the new name given in a recent revision to the chapter devoted to congenital abnormalities, “congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities,” and the expansion of some subentries, there is little ...
Aside from the new name given in a recent revision to the chapter devoted to congenital abnormalities, “congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities,” and the expansion of some subentries, there is little ...
Page 141
But today, teratology, as given for instance by Dorland's Medical Dictionary, is simply the science that deals with abnormal development and congenital malformations, without reference to monstrosities, and is the one accepted by the ...
But today, teratology, as given for instance by Dorland's Medical Dictionary, is simply the science that deals with abnormal development and congenital malformations, without reference to monstrosities, and is the one accepted by the ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Contents
CHAPTER 12 SURVEILLANCE OF CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS | 181 |
CHAPTER 13 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS | 182 |
CHAPTER 14 HUMAN DISEASE AS TERATOGEN | 185 |
CHAPTER 15 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS | 197 |
CHAPTER 16 DISEASE MEDICATION AND TERATOGENESIS | 210 |
CHAPTER 17 FOLIC ACID AND HUMAN MALFORMATIONS | 224 |
CHAPTER 18 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DURING PREGNANCY | 237 |
CHAPTER 19 THE ACCOMPLISHMENT AND THE EXPECTATION | 255 |
| 167 | |
CHAPTER 10 TESTING FOR TERATOGENICITY | 173 |
CHAPTER 11 TERATOLOGICAL DETOURS | 175 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 256 |
INDEX | 283 |
Other editions - View all
Teratology in the Twentieth Century: Congenital Malformations in Humans and ... H. Kalter Limited preview - 2003 |
Teratology in the Twentieth Century: Congenital Malformations in Humans and ... H. Kalter No preview available - 2003 |
Common terms and phrases
abnormalities abortion agents alcohol animals anomalies appeared associated birth birth defects cause Child cleft congenital malformations considered consumption death defects deficiency diabetic discussed disease dose drinking drug early editors effects embryos environmental especially et al evidence examined experimental exposed exposure fact factors fetal findings folic acid frequency Genet given growth Health hospital human important included increased indicated induced infants Kalter known Lancet later less levels Love Canal major maternal means mental minor mothers neural tube neural tube defects normal noted occurred offspring origin outcome pattern Pediatr perhaps period population possible pregnancy prenatal present prevalence prospective question records reduced relation relatively reported retardation risk rubella seems severe specific spina bifida supplementation syndrome teratogenic Teratology testing thalidomide tion usually various vitamin Warkany weeks women York