hepatotoxicity
/ˌhɛpətoʊtɑkˈsɪsəti/
noun
- The quality or degree of being poisonous to the liver.
- The drug was withdrawn from the market due to its severe hepatotoxicity.
- Doctors monitor liver enzymes to detect signs of hepatotoxicity in patients.
- Certain herbal supplements have been linked to hepatotoxicity when taken in large doses.