Cochlear implant Web site. (Product Marketplace).Cochlear cochlear pertaining to or emanating from the cochlea. cochlear duct the coiled portion of the membranous labyrinth located inside the cochlea; contains endolymph. cochlear nerve see Table 14. has launched www.cochlear.com, a Web site for professionals, cochlear implant cochlear implant n. An electronic device that stimulates auditory nerve fibers in the inner ear in individuals with severe or profound bilateral hearing loss, allowing them to recognize some sounds, especially speech sounds. recipients, individuals considering an implant implant /im·plant/ (im-plant´) to insert or to graft (tissue, or inert or radioactive material) into intact tissues or a body cavity. , and teachers. The professional section provides the latest information on cochlear implants Cochlear Implants Definition A cochlear implant is a surgical treatment for hearing loss that works like an artificial human cochlea in the inner ear, helping to send sound from the ear to the brain. , troubleshooting tips, advice on speech processor programming, White Papers, technical bulletins, listings of events and registration, and video presentations. A bulletin board enables communication with other professionals. The recipient, parent, teacher section includes advice for recipients, from how to use the phone more effectively and enjoy music, to hearing in noisy atmospheres and travel tips. There is also information to help parents and teachers support child implant recipients. Parents can find out how to prepare their child for surgery and how to conduct auditory auditory /au·di·to·ry/ (aw´di-tor?e) 1. aural or otic; pertaining to the ear. 2. pertaining to hearing. au·di·to·ry adj. therapy at home. For teachers, there is advice on teaching a child with a cochlear implant and preparing the classroom to optimize the child's hearing environment. Practical guides include speech processor trouble-shooting tips. Many of the resources are downloadable, including publications in Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. Circle 188 on Reader Service Card |
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