hepatotoxicity
noun
hep·a·to·tox·ic·i·ty
ˌhe-pə-tō-täk-ˈsi-sə-tē 
hi-ˌpa-tə-
1
: a state of toxic damage to the liver
2
: a tendency or capacity to cause hepatotoxicity
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Users of kratom have also experienced anorexia, weight loss, insomnia, hepatotoxicity, seizure and hallucinations
Kratom consumption could lead to addiction, according to the DEA.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
After eating a meal with the mushrooms, the individuals suffered from acute hepatotoxicity due to severe mushroom poisoning.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
One idea: make a drug with no hepatotoxicity or comedown.
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2018
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
After eating a meal with the mushrooms, the individuals suffered from acute hepatotoxicity due to severe mushroom poisoning.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
One idea: make a drug with no hepatotoxicity or comedown.
—Troy Farah, Discover Magazine, 30 May 2018
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“Hepatotoxicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepatotoxicity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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hepatotoxicity
noun
he·pa·to·tox·ic·i·ty
-täk-ˈsis-ət-ē
plural hepatotoxicities
1
: a state of toxic damage to the liver
2
: a tendency or capacity to cause hepatotoxicity
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