ototoxic

o·to·tox·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-tuh-tok-sik]
- /ˌoʊ təˈtɒk sɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-tuh-tok-sik]
- /ˌoʊ təˈtɒk sɪk/

Definitions of ototoxic word

adjective ototoxic having a harmful effect on the organs or nerves concerned with hearing and balance. 1
noun ototoxic Having a toxic effect on the ear or its nerve supply. 1
adjective ototoxic causing damage to the ear 0

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Origin of ototoxic

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; oto- + toxic

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Parts of speech for Ototoxic

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ototoxic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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