A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness. It bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear and stimulates the auditory nerve directly.
The decreased ability to hear sounds, which can range from mild to profound.
The nerve that carries electrical signals from the inner ear (cochlea) to the brain, allowing us to perceive and interpret sound.
The part of the ear that contains the cochlea, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.