Definition: The consequences of exposing the FETUS in utero to certain factors, such as NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS; DRUGS; RADIATION; and other physical or chemical factors. These consequences are observed later in the offspring after BIRTH.
for mammals only; note PRECONCEPTION INJURIES; MATERNAL EXPOSURE & PATERNAL EXPOSURE are available for environmental exposure of mother or father; check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY
See AlsoMaternal Exposure; Paternal Exposure
Other names Delayed Effects, Prenatal Exposure; Late Effects, Prenatal Exposure
