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neph·ro·tox·ic .nef-rə-'täk-sik adj poisonous to the kidney <\nephrotoxic drugs> also resulting from or marked by poisoning of the kidney <\nephrotoxic effects>
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adj.
liable to cause damage to the kidneys. Nephrotoxic drugs include aminoglycosides antibiotics, sulphonamides, and gold compounds.
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neph·ro·tox·ic (nefґro-tok″sik) toxic or destructive to kidney cells.Medical dictionary. 2011.