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target organ

/ˈtɑːɡɪt ˈɔːɡən/

Traduction: Organe spécifique du corps qui est principalement affecté par une maladie, un toxique, un médicament ou un processus biologique donné.

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/ˈtɑːɡɪt ˈɔːɡən/C1formalmedical
  • frOrgane spécifique du corps qui est principalement affecté par une maladie, un toxique, un médicament ou un processus biologique donné.

A specific organ in the body that is primarily affected by a particular disease, toxin, drug, or biological process.

  1. Specific organ affectedC1formal

    The particular organ in the body that is primarily affected by a disease, toxin, drug, or hormone.

    frorgane cible

    • The liver is a common target organ for many toxins.
    • In hypertension, the heart and kidneys are often target organs.
    • The study examined the target organ damage caused by the chemical.