nephrotoxic
/ˌnɛfroʊˈtɑksɪk/
adjective
- Poisonous or damaging to the kidneys.
- Exposure to certain heavy metals like mercury is known to be nephrotoxic.
- Some chemotherapy drugs are nephrotoxic and require careful monitoring of kidney function.
- The doctor warned that long-term use of this painkiller can be nephrotoxic.
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