aminopterin

n. a drug similar to methotrexate that is used in the treatment of leukemia. During the 1950s and 1960s, it was also sometimes used in nonclinical settings to induce abortions. Surviving infants showed teratogenic effects (see teratogen), such as hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis (premature skull ossification) with skull defects, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

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May 9th 2024

gender differences

typical differences between men and women that are specific to a particular culture and influenced by its attitudes and practices. Gender differences emerge in a variety of domains, such as careers, communication, and interpersonal relationships. See also sex differences.