Cochlear Prosthesis
《英文msh詞典》Cochlear Prosthesis
[同義詞] Cochlear Prosthesis
[主題詞] Cochlear Implants
[中文釋義] 人工耳蝸
[英文釋義] 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.