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o⋅to⋅tox⋅ic

  [oh-tuh-tok-sik]
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–adjective
having a harmful effect on the organs or nerves concerned with hearing and balance.
Origin:
1950–55; oto- + toxic

Related forms:
o⋅to⋅tox⋅ic⋅i⋅ty  [oh-tuh-tok-sis-i-tee] , noun
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o·to·tox·ic   (ō'tə-tŏk'sĭk)   
adj.  Having a toxic effect on the structures of the ear, especially on its nerve supply.
o'to·tox·ic'i·ty (-tŏk-sĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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Main Entry: oto·tox·ic
Pronunciation: "Ot-&-'täk-sik
Function: adjective
: producing, involving, or being adverse effects on organs ornerves involved in hearing or balanceototoxic drug> —oto·tox·ic·i·ty /-täk-'sis-&t-E/ noun plural -ties
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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ototoxic o·to·tox·ic (ō'tə-tŏk'sĭk)
adj.
Having a toxic effect on the ear, especially on its nerve supply.

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