nephrotoxic

adjective

neph·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌne-frə-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nephrotoxic (audio)
: poisonous to the kidney
nephrotoxic drugs
also : resulting from or marked by poisoning of the kidney
nephrotoxic effects
nephrotoxicity noun

Examples of nephrotoxic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While cheaper than pure glycerine, the alternative ingredients are nephrotoxic and can cause organ failure, especially in children. Diego Lasarte, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nephrotoxic was in 1902

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“Nephrotoxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrotoxic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

nephrotoxic

adjective
neph·​ro·​tox·​ic ˌnef-rə-ˈtäk-sik How to pronounce nephrotoxic (audio)
: poisonous to the kidney
nephrotoxic drugs
also : resulting from or marked by poisoning of the kidney
nephrotoxic effects
nephrotoxicity noun
plural nephrotoxicities
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