Establishing the Embryonic Axes: Prime Time for Teratogenic Insults
A long standing axiom in the field of teratology states that the teratogenic period, when most birth defects are produced, occurs during the third to eighth weeks of development post-fertilization. Any insults prior to this time are thought to result in a slowing of embryonic growth from which the c...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/4/3/15 |