Hepatotoxicity

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈˌiˌpieɪˈtuˈtɑksɪsəti/

Hepatotoxicity (noun)

  1. Harm caused to the liver by a substance, such as a medicine or chemical.
  2. A risk that a drug will injure the liver, shown by changes in liver tests or symptoms.

Examples

  • The test detected hepatotoxicity that caused liver damage effect.
  • Hepatotoxicity can appear as liver damage effect after long treatment.