cardiotoxicity

Definition

The quality of being toxic or damaging to the heart, specifically as a physiological side effect of a substance.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'kardia' (heart) and 'toxikos' (poisonous), this compound word emerged in scientific contexts to describe chemical-induced damage to the heart muscle.

In the news

In the article, the term is used to describe the harmful physical effects that methamphetamine usage has on the cardiovascular system. It highlights one of the many severe health risks associated with the drug that researchers are attempting to mitigate through medication.

Graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

Medical Xpress

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