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nephrotoxic

/ˌnɛf.roʊˈtɒk.sɪk/

Traduction: Décrit une substance ou un agent qui est toxique ou qui endommage les reins.

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adjective

/ˌnɛf.roʊˈtɒk.sɪk/C2formalmedical
  • frDécrit une substance ou un agent qui est toxique ou qui endommage les reins.

Describes a substance or agent that is poisonous or damaging to the kidneys.

  1. Toxic to the kidneyC2formalmedical

    Having a harmful or poisonous effect on the kidneys.

    frNéphrotoxique

    • Certain antibiotics are known to be nephrotoxic and require careful monitoring.
    • The patient's kidney function declined due to a nephrotoxic reaction to the medication.
    • Doctors avoid prescribing nephrotoxic drugs to patients with pre-existing kidney disease.
Formes
  • more nephrotoxic comparative form
  • most nephrotoxic superlative form