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Ear
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Definition of 'Ear'The hearing and equilibrium system of the body. It consists of three parts: the EXTERNAL EAR, the MIDDLE EAR, and the INNER EAR. Sound waves are transmitted through this organ where vibration is transduced to nerve signals that pass through the ACOUSTIC NERVE to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The inner ear also contains the vestibular organ that maintains equilibrium by transducing signals to the VESTIBULAR NERVE. |
Monday, November 23, 2009
29 Sep 2009 
We investigated the effects of Lutzomyia longipalpis salivary glands homogenate of wild-caught and laboratory-reared vectors on the lesion evolution and immunomodulation of the infection caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis. To compare the ... Read more...
Atresia repair before microtia reconstruction: comparison of early with standard surgical timing.
30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To compare short-term results of atresia repair when performed before versus after microtia reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case review. SETTING: Tertiary otologic referral center. PATIENTS: Congenital aural atresia with or ... Read more...
Filtering to match hearing aid insertion gain to individual ear acoustics.
24 Aug 2009 When hearing aid gain is prescribed by software, gain is calculated based on the average acoustics for the age of patient, gender, mold type, and so on. The acoustics of the individual's ear often vary from the average values, so there will be a ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Ear'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Effects of salivary gland homogenate from wild-caught and laboratory-reared Lutzomyia longipalpis on the evolution and immunomodulation of Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis infection. 29 Sep 2009
- Atresia repair before microtia reconstruction: comparison of early with standard surgical timing. 30 Aug 2009
- A spontaneous otogenic extradural pneumocephalus.
30 Aug 2009 - Filtering to match hearing aid insertion gain to individual ear acoustics. 24 Aug 2009
- Fourier transform-second-harmonic generation imaging of biological tissues. 15 Aug 2009
- [Sandwich dressing as an alternative to tie-over dressings on ear and nose after skin grafting] 30 Jul 2009
- Petrous apex. 30 Jul 2009
- Imaging of temporal bone tumors. 30 Jul 2009
- Imaging of inflammatory and infectious diseases in the temporal bone. 30 Jul 2009
- Imaging of the mastoid, middle ear, and internal auditory canal after surgery: what every radiologist should know. 30 Jul 2009
- Imaging of hearing loss. 30 Jul 2009
- Repair of cicatricial ectropion in a harlequin baby. 30 Jul 2009
- Pediatric neurotology. 30 Jul 2009
- Sensitivity to interaural time difference with bilateral cochlear implants: Development over time and effect of interaural electrode spacing. 30 Jul 2009
- Perceptually relevant parameters for virtual listening simulation of small room acoustics. 30 Jul 2009
- Functional disomy of proximal Xp causes a distinct phenotype comprising early hypotonia, hypertelorism, small hands and feet, ear abnormalities, myopia and cognitive impairment. 30 Jul 2009
- Prevalence of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli O157:H7 in fecal and ear samples from slaughtered cattle in Sweden. 30 Jul 2009
- Intratympanic injection of autologous blood for traumatic perilymphatic fistulas. 30 Jul 2009
- Acrocyanosis as a cause of pseudohypoglycemia. 30 Jul 2009
- Auditory and multisensory responses in the tectofugal pathway of the barn owl. 27 Jul 2009
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Technical information about 'Ear'
Definition: The hearing and equilibrium system of the body. It consists of three parts: the EXTERNAL EAR, the MIDDLE EAR, and the INNER EAR. Sound waves are transmitted through this organ where vibration is transduced to nerve signals that pass through the ACOUSTIC NERVE to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. The inner ear also contains the vestibular organ that maintains equilibrium by transducing signals to the VESTIBULAR NERVE.
Descriptor UI: D004423
Alternative terms: Ear; Ears; Vestibulocochlear Apparatus; Apparatus, Vestibulocochlear; Vestibulocochlear System; System, Vestibulocochlear;
Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; embryology; growth & development; injuries; innervation; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; surgery; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: A01.456.313; A09.246;
Online Note: use EAR /AB & EAR, EXTERNAL /AB & EAR DEFORMITIES, ACQUIRED to search EAR, EXTERNAL, DEFORMITY 1966-70; in searching non-acquired ear abnormalities consider EAR DEFORMITIES, ACQUIRED 1966-74
History Note: EAR, EXTERNAL, DEFORMITY was heading 1966-70
Technical Notes: general only or unspecified; prefer EAR, EXTERNAL or EAR, MIDDLE or EAR, INNER; /abnorm permitted but note EAR DEFORMITIES, ACQUIRED; /surg: consider also OTOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; ear acupuncture or otopuncture or auriculoacupuncture (acupunct ther with ear as pressure point): index under ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY (IM) + EAR, EXTERNAL (IM)