👉 Ototoxic is a medical term that refers to a substance or compound that can cause hearing loss. It is primarily found in certain types of plants, including mushrooms and some species of orchids. Ototoxic substances are often used in traditional medicine for their healing properties and have been shown to be effective in treating various conditions such as earaches, sinusitis, and otitis media. In more recent times, the term has also become associated with the concept of hearing loss caused by exposure to certain types of
