ototoxic

ototoxic
ototoxicity /oh'teuh tok sis"i tee/, n.
/oh'teuh tok"sik/, adj.
having a harmful effect on the organs or nerves concerned with hearing and balance.
[1950-55; OTO- + TOXIC]

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