ototoxic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- ototoxicity noun
Etymology
Origin of ototoxic
Example Sentences
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Barr-Gillespie suggests a deeper knowledge of the transduction process might also prove helpful with hearing loss acquired from exposure to noise or ototoxic drugs—about half of the 460 million cases worldwide.
From Scientific American • Aug. 29, 2018
They may also be given to humans after ototoxic assaults, which include noise exposure.
From Scientific American • Feb. 15, 2013
This work may lead to the development of protective cocktails to preserve hair cells before exposure to antibiotics or ototoxic chemotherapy drugs.
From Scientific American • Feb. 15, 2013
The second would prevent ototoxic and/or noise-related hearing loss.
From Scientific American • Feb. 15, 2013
The purpose of his research was to determine how long it took for ototoxic drugs to damage hair cells.
From Scientific American • Feb. 15, 2013
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