ototoxic

[ oh-tuh-tok-sik ]

/ ˌoʊ təˈtɒk sɪk /

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

Origin of ototoxic

First recorded in 1950–55; oto- + toxic

o·to·tox·ic·i·ty

[oh-tuh-tok-sis-i-tee] /ˌoʊ tə tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti/, noun

otoscope, otoscopy, otosteal, otosteon, ototomy, ototoxic, otranto, ots, otsu, ott, ottar

ototoxic

[ ō′tə-tŏk′sĭk ]

Having a toxic effect on the ear, especially on its nerve supply.