adjective
- poisonous or harmful to the kidneys
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in clinical and pharmacological contexts
Examples
- Certain antibiotics can be nephrotoxic at high doses.
- The drug was withdrawn from the market due to its nephrotoxic effects.
- Patients with kidney disease must avoid nephrotoxic medications.
- Heavy metals like mercury are known to be nephrotoxic.
- The research team studied the nephrotoxic properties of the new compound.
- Dehydration can increase the nephrotoxic risk of contrast dye used in imaging.