Cochlear implant research.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. Americas, manufacturer of the Cochlear Nucleus cochlear nucleus n. Any of the nuclei that are located on the dorsal and lateral surface of the inferior cerebellar peduncle in the floor of the lateral recess of the rhomboid fossa, receive the incoming fibers of the cochlear part of the [R] line of implants, has developed the percutaneous Contour Advance[TM] 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. . This is a special type of cochlear implant that allows researchers to externally manipulate coding strategies, the techniques used by the speech processor to translate sound into the signals the implant sends to the cochlea cochlea (kŏk`lēə): see ear. . This new research platform is currently undergoing clinical trials and is not yet commercially available. The trials are designed to accelerate the development of new coding strategies, to provide future patients with more advanced options. This type of research cannot be implemented with existing cochlear implants, since the electronics are housed in the internal implant. The research findings will be applied to the design of Cechlear's future generations of cochlear implants. This research is being done in collaboration with the Research Triangle Institute The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is a non-profit research organization based in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) of North Carolina. RTI is the oldest tenant of this major research park, and the sister organization to the Research Triangle Foundation. , Duke University, and Rocky Mountain Cochlear Implant Center in Denver. The first patient. to receive a cochlear implant with a percutaneous plug was implanted in July at Duke University. Circle 162 on Reader Service Card |
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