What is considered a teratogenically induced disorder?

A teratogenically induced disorder refers to a condition that arises due to exposure to teratogens during prenatal development, leading to physical or functional abnormalities. Cleft lip and palate are well-documented consequences of teratogenic exposure, particularly from factors such as maternal drug use, alcohol consumption, or nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy. These environmental influences can disrupt normal developmental processes in the fetus, resulting in craniofacial anomalies like cleft lip and palate.

In contrast, conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and cardiomyopathy generally have multifactorial origins involving genetic predispositions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices, rather than being directly linked to teratogenic exposure during the prenatal period. Thus, cleft lip and palate stands out as the clear example of a teratogenically induced disorder.