Cochlear Implants
Synonyms
Auditory Prostheses
Auditory Prosthesis
Cochlear Implant
Cochlear Prostheses
Cochlear Prosthesis
Implant, Cochlear
Implants, Cochlear
Prostheses, Auditory
Prostheses, Cochlear
Prosthesis, Auditory
Prosthesis, Cochlear
Electronic hearing devices typically used for patients with normal outer and middle ear function, but defective inner ear function. In the COCHLEA, the hair cells (HAIR CELLS, VESTIBULAR) may be absent or damaged but there are residual nerve fibers. The device electrically stimulates the COCHLEAR NERVE to create sound sensation.
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