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oto·tox·ic | \ ˌō-tə-ˈtäk-sik 
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\Definition of ototoxic
: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance
an ototoxic drug
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ototoxicity \ ˌō-tə-täk-ˈsi-sə-tē \ noun
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adjectiveoto·tox·ic | \ ˌōt-ə-ˈtäk-sik \
\Medical Definition of ototoxic
: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance
an ototoxic drug
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ototoxicity \ -täk-ˈsis-ət-ē \ noun, plural ototoxicities
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The first known use of ototoxic was in 1951
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