ototoxic
adjective
oto·tox·ic
ˌō-tə-ˈtäk-sik 
: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance
an ototoxic drug
Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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ototoxic
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
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