ototoxic
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oto·tox·ic

adjective \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

First Known Use of OTOTOXIC

1951

oto·tox·ic

adjective \ˌōt-ə-ˈtäk-sik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical 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-ˈsis-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; oto·tox·ic·i·ties

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