TERATOGENESIS AND BIRTH DEFECTS
Teratogenesis refers to the process by which congenital abnormalities or birth defects occur in a developing fetus due to exposure to teratogenic agents. These agents can include drugs, infections, chemicals, or other environmental factors that disrupt normal embryonic development. It’s…
CEREBRAL PALSY AND NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS
Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement, muscle coordination, and posture. It is caused by damage or abnormalities in the developing brain, typically before or during birth, although it can also occur in…
COMMON TIMBER DEFECTS
A defect is anything present in wood, which results in the lowering of its quality or value. A defect can be caused by the action of man, insects, and fungi or may naturally occur in the growing tree. Some defects…
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