1. 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.