Hepatotoxicity (from hepatic toxicity) implies chemical-driven liver damage. The liver plays a central role in transforming and clearing chemicals and is susceptible to the toxicity from these agents. Certain medicinal agents, when taken in overdoses and sometimes even when introduced within therapeutic ranges, may injure the organ. Other chemical...
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<pharmacology> Destructive to the liver. ... See: hepatotoxic. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hep′ă-tō-tok-sis′i-tē Definitions: 1. The capacity of a drug, chemical, or other exposure to produce injury to the liver. Agents with recognized hepatotoxicity include carbon tetrachloride, alcohol, dantrolene sodium, valproic acid, and isonicotinic acid hydrazide.
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A substance or toxin that has the potential to be damaging to the liver.
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