HealthAugust 4, 2026

hepatotoxicity

HEP-uh-toh-tok-SIS-ih-dee

Definition

Liver damage or injury caused by the exposure to a drug, chemical, or other substance.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hepar' meaning liver and 'toxikon' meaning poison, the term describes a state of chemical-induced liver damage.

In the news

The article lists hepatotoxicity as a common adverse reaction when cabozantinib is combined with nivolumab, necessitating extra monitoring for patients.

FDA Grants Tentative Approval to New Cabozantinib Capsule Formulation

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