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Cochlear Implantation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cochlear Implantation
Tree Number(s)
E04.580.450.220
E04.650.220
Unique ID
D019929
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019929
Scope Note
Surgical insertion of an electronic hearing device (COCHLEAR IMPLANTS) with electrodes to the COCHLEAR NERVE in the inner ear to create sound sensation in patients with residual nerve fibers.
Entry Term(s)
Cochlear Prosthesis Implantation
NLM Classification #
WV 274
Previous Indexing
Cochlear Implants (1980-1997)
Prostheses and Implants (1966-1979)
See Also
Cochlear Implants
Public MeSH Note
98
History Note
98
Date Established
1998/01/01
Date of Entry
1997/06/20
Revision Date
2002/07/03
Cochlear Implantation Preferred
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