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The woman who consumed the drug thalidom...

The woman who consumed the drug thalidomide for relief from vomiting during early months of pregnancy gave birth to children with

A

Harelip

B

Extra fingers and toes

C

Undeveloped limbs

D

No spleen

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C
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