hepatotoxin

hepatotoxin
A toxin that is destructive to parenchymal cells of the liver.

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he·pa·to·tox·in -'täk-sən n a substance toxic to the liver

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hep·a·to·tox·in (hepґə-to-tok″sin) [hepato- + toxin] a toxin that destroys liver cells.

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