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What Is Hepatotoxicity In Liver?

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    Hepatotoxicity is a word derived from hepatic toxicity and refers to damage that is caused to the liver due to chemical driven damage. Chemicals that cause damage to the liver are referred to as hepatotoxins. This sort of damage can be a result of side effects due to certain types of medicines but may also be a result of certain natural chemicals and chemicals employed in industry and laboratories. The most common form of liver poisoning observed in western countries due to medication is from that caused by paracetamol poisoning known as acetaminophen. Sometimes certain medicines are not poisonous or toxic in their compounds but do become toxic when broken down by the liver. The liver is the only human organ that is known to regenerate itself to a degree.
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