Definition

Something that is harmful or damaging to the liver.

Example

Certain medications can be hepatotoxic and may cause liver damage if taken in high doses.

Conversation

I heard that some herbal supplements can be hepatotoxic if taken in large doses.

Really? I didn't know that! I thought they were all safe.

Yeah, it's important to be careful with what we take since some can really harm the liver.

I'll definitely do more research before trying anything new.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hepatotoxic is formed from "hepaton" (from Greek "hēpar", meaning liver) and "toxic" (from Latin "toxicum", meaning poison). The word describes substances that are poisonous to the liver.

Memory Tip

Think of 'liver' ('hepaton') being affected by 'poison' ('toxic') — that's why hepatotoxic refers to something harmful to the liver.

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