nephrotoxin

nephrotoxin
A cytotoxin that is specific for cells of the kidney.

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neph·ro·tox·in -'täk-sən n a cytotoxin that is destructive to kidney cells

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neph·ro·tox·in (nefґro-tok″sin) [nephro- + toxin] a toxin that has a specific destructive effect on kidney cells.

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