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

ototoxicity

ˌō-tə-täk-ˈsi-sə-tē 

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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

ototoxicity

-täk-ˈsis-ət-ē 

noun

plural ototoxicities