1. the quality or state of being toxic or poisonous to the liver
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in pharmacology and toxicology contexts

Examples

• The drug was withdrawn from the market due to concerns about hepatotoxicity in clinical trials.
• Hepatotoxicity is a major concern when prescribing certain antibiotics to patients with liver disease.
• Researchers are studying the hepatotoxicity of new compounds before human testing begins.
• Alcohol consumption can increase the hepatotoxicity of acetaminophen.
• The hepatotoxicity profile of the medication was thoroughly evaluated in preclinical studies.