ototoxicity
/ˌoʊtoʊtɑkˈsɪsəti/
noun
- The quality or state of being poisonous to the ear, especially causing damage to hearing or balance.
- The risk of ototoxicity increases with higher doses of the drug.
- Ototoxicity can be temporary or permanent depending on the medication.
- Doctors monitor patients for ototoxicity when prescribing certain strong drugs.
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