noun
- The quality or state of being toxic or poisonous to the ear, especially to the inner ear or auditory nerve, causing hearing loss or balance disorders.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Plural form of ototoxicity; Often used in clinical and pharmacological contexts
Examples
- The ototoxicities of certain antibiotics are well documented in medical literature.
- Patients receiving chemotherapy must be monitored for potential ototoxicities.
- The drug's ototoxicities can result in permanent hearing damage if not managed carefully.
- Researchers are studying the ototoxicities of various medications to develop safer alternatives.
- High doses of aminoglycosides are known for their ototoxicities in vulnerable populations.