Alkylating agents are able to cause birth defects in fetuses, which is described by the term:
A) keratosis
B) veno-occlusive
C) teratogenic
D) carcinogenic
C) teratogenic
Alkylating agents are contraindicated during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, because they are teratogenic (able to cause birth defects in fetuses).
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