The medical term "nephrotoxicity" refers to a medication causing potential damage to which organ?
- Liver
- Heart
- Kidneys (correct answer)
- Lungs
Explanation: The prefix "nephro-" is derived from the Greek word for kidney. Therefore, nephrotoxicity is a quality of being toxic or damaging to the kidneys. Damage to the liver is hepatotoxicity, to the heart is cardiotoxicity, and to the lungs is pulmonary toxicity.