- Concept UI
- M0004686
- Scope Note
- 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.
- Terms
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Cochlear Implants
Preferred Term
Term UI
T008844
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1980)
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Cochlear Prosthesis
Term UI
T008845
Date03/27/1986
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Auditory Prosthesis
Term UI
T008842
Date06/07/1988
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Implants, Cochlear
Term UI
T008843
Date05/09/1997
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1998)