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Nephrotoxic

NephrologyPharmacologyImportant

Describing a substance capable of causing renal tubular or glomerular damage, including NSAIDs, aminoglycoside antibiotics, and iodinated contrast agents.

Korean

신독성

신장 조직에 손상을 줄 수 있는 성질.

French

Néphrotoxique

Capable de causer des dommages au tissu rénal.

Word parts

  • nephr/oRoot(Greek) Kidney
  • -toxicSuffix(Greek) Poisonous, relating to poison

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