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nephrotoxin

/ˌnɛf.rəʊˈtɒk.sɪn/

Traducción: Sustancia tóxica para los riñones, capaz de causar daño o alteración de la función renal.

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C2formalcommonmedical/ˌnɛf.rəʊˈtɒk.sɪn/

A substance that is toxic to the kidneys, capable of causing damage or impairing kidney function.

  • 🇪🇸Sustancia tóxica para los riñones, capaz de causar daño o alteración de la función renal.
  1. Kidney toxin C2 formal medical

    A toxic substance that specifically damages or impairs the function of the kidneys.

    • Exposure to certain heavy metals can act as a nephrotoxin.
    • The patient was diagnosed with acute kidney injury caused by a nephrotoxin.
    • Doctors monitor for signs of nephrotoxin exposure in patients on long-term medication.

    🇪🇸Nefrotoxina

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