Ototoxicity

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈtuˈtɑksɪsəti/

Ototoxicity (noun)

  1. Harm to the inner ear or hearing nerves caused by certain medicines, chemicals, or radiation.
  2. Damage to parts of the inner ear that control balance, leading to dizziness or loss of balance.

Examples

  • This medicine increases hearing damage risk through ototoxicity.
  • Doctors monitor patients for hearing damage risk caused by ototoxicity.