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Keywords: Auditory, Toxic, Antibiotics, Endorgans, Aminoglycoside

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damaging hearing.

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toxic to the organs of hearing or balance or to the auditory nerve; "some drugs are ototoxic"

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having a toxic effect on the ear, especially on its nerve supply. return to Quick Directory return to Quick Directory return to Quick Directory

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Toxic to the ear. Usually refers to drugs such as certain antibiotics. Ototoxic drugs can be a cause of deafness.

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Any substance that damages auditory tissues, including a special class of antibiotics, called aminoglycoside antibiotics, that can damage hearing and balance organs for individuals who are sensitive.

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Toxic to the sensory cells of the inner ear ( cochlear and vestibular endorgans).

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