developmental toxicology

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10600

Study of adverse effects on the developing organism that result from exposure of either parent to an agent or substance prior to conception, of the mother and fetus during prenatal development, and of the child from birth until the time development is completed.

Note: Functional brain development continues past the time of sexual maturation.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 743 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)