ototoxic

adjective oto·tox·ic \ˌō-tə-ˈtäk-sik\

Definition of OTOTOXIC

: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance <an ototoxic drug>

— oto·tox·ic·i·ty \-täk-ˈsi-sə-tē\ noun

1951

Medical Dictionary

adjective oto·tox·ic \ˌōt-ə-ˈtäk-sik\

: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance <an ototoxic drug>

—oto·tox·ic·i·ty \-täk-ˈsis-ət-ē\ noun, plural oto·tox·ic·i·ties

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