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ototoxic

[oh-tuh-tok-sik]
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adjective
  1. having a harmful effect on the organs or nerves concerned with hearing and balance.
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Origin of ototoxic

First recorded in 1950–55; oto- + toxic
Related formso·to·tox·ic·i·ty [oh-tuh-tok-sis-i-tee] /ˌoʊ tə tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti/, noun
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ototoxic in Medicine

ototoxic

(ō′tə-tŏk′sĭk)
adj.
  1. Having a toxic effect on the ear, especially on its nerve supply.
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