Hepatotoxic

/ˌhɛpətəʊˈtɒksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Capable of damaging or poisoning the liver tissue.

Etymology

From Greek 'hepato-' (liver) + 'toxic' (poisonous, from Latin 'toxicum' derived from Greek 'toxicon'). The adjective form describes substances harmful to the liver.

Kelly Says

Some of the most common drugs and supplements we take can be hepatotoxic at high doses—even acetaminophen, which most people think is safe, can destroy your liver if you overdose on it.

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