It is the leading cause of pregnancy loss, congenital abnormalities and mental and physical retardation. |
Fetuses and children exposed to incinerator dioxins suffered liver damage and retardation of sexual and brain development. |
One family of mycotoxins, the aflatoxins, are carcinogenic and immunotoxic and cause growth retardation in animals. |
He explained that he used the word 'normal' only in the context of a concern for growth retardation. |
Animals receiving heavy doses of alcohol showed retardation of hepatic repair. |
Under heavy braking, the gearbox changes down flawlessly, giving increased retardation. |