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.

Anotace

subcutaneous electronic implants: do not confuse with French "prothese auditive" translated as "hearing aid" & indexed under HEARING AIDS

DUI

D003054 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0004686

Předchozí užití

Cochlea (1966-1979); Deafness (1966-1979); Electric Stimulation (1966-1979); Hearing Aids (1966-1979); Prosthesis (1966-1979)

Historická pozn.

98(80)

Veřejná pozn.

98; see COCHLEAR IMPLANT 1987-97, see AUDITORY PROSTHESIS 1980-86