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hepatotoxin

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hepatotoxin has 1 sense
  1. hepatotoxin - any toxin that affects the liver
    --1 is a kind of
    toxin

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Hepatotoxin

Definition: Hepatotoxin refers to any substance or chemical agent that induces damage or harm to the liver.

Examples:

  1. The ingestion of a high amount of alcohol over a prolonged period can act as a hepatotoxin and lead to liver cirrhosis.
  2. Certain mushrooms contain hepatotoxins that can cause severe liver damage or failure if consumed.
  3. Industrial pollutants, such as chloroform and benzene, are known to be hepatotoxins and can have detrimental effects on liver health.

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