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ototoxic

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[oh-tuh-tok-sik] / ˌoʊ təˈtɒk sɪk /

adjective

  1. having a harmful effect on the organs or nerves concerned with hearing and balance.


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Etymology

Origin of ototoxic

First recorded in 1950–55; oto- + toxic

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The Rubel/Raible team subjected the zebrafish larvae to ototoxic screening, again using aminoglycoside antibiotics.

From Scientific American Feb. 15, 2013

The second would prevent ototoxic and/or noise-related hearing loss.

From Scientific American Feb. 15, 2013

The purpose of his research was to determine how long it took for ototoxic drugs to damage hair cells.

From Scientific American Feb. 15, 2013

This work may lead to the development of protective cocktails to preserve hair cells before exposure to antibiotics or ototoxic chemotherapy drugs.

From Scientific American Feb. 15, 2013

They may also be given to humans after ototoxic assaults, which include noise exposure.

From Scientific American Feb. 15, 2013

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