Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Definition 1

The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects of poisonous substances on reproduction and development. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

The branch of toxicology that deals with adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on reproduction and development. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity: Prenatal and Postnatal Development Including Maternal Function

A toxicity study that assesses the effects of a substance on an organism's development shortly before and after birth.

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity: Fertility and Early Embryonic Development

A study that assesses the effects of a substance on an organism's fertility and/or embryonic development.

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity: Embryofetal Development

A toxicity study that assesses the effects of a substance on embryonic and fetal development.

Reproduction

The generation of offspring by living organisms.

Reproducibility

The ability to yield similar results given a set of constraints.

Reprocessor

Manufacturer of reprocessed single use devices.