Any substance that adversely affects the normal growth and development of a fetus is known as a:

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A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer, rather than fetal malformations. The germ line consists of the cells from which the ova and sperm originate. An orphan drug is a completely unrelated term. It is a drug that cures an illness but is not profitable for pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce. The next few questions all expand on the topic of teratogenicity.

Any Substance That Adversely Affects the Normal Growth and Development