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nephrotoxin

 
(nĕf'rō-tŏk'sĭn)
n.

A cytotoxin specific for cells of the kidney.

neph'ro·tox'ic adj.
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IN BRIEF: n. - Any poison that affects the kidneys.

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A toxin having a specific destructive effect on kidney tissue.

 
 
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