Ototoxicity is the property of being toxic to the ear (oto-), specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system; it is commonly medication-induced. Ototoxic drugs include antibiotics such as gentamicin, loop diuretics such as furosemide and platinum-based chemotherapy agents such as cisplatin. A number of nonsteroidal ...
Toxicity to the auditory nerve (cranial nerve VIII). ... (27 Sep 1997) ... 
(o″to-tok-sis´ĭ-te) the property of being ototoxic.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′tō-tok-sis′i-tē Definitions: 1. The property of being injurious to the ear.
ototoxicity 1. The quality of causing damage to the organs of hearing and balance. 2. Producing, involving, or having adverse effects on organs or nerves involved in hearing or balance.
harmful effect that some drugs have on the organs or nerves in the ears, which can lead to hearing and balance problems