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Definition of 'Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous'

Self-generated faint acoustic signals from the inner ear (COCHLEA) without external stimulation. These faint signals can be recorded in the EAR CANAL and are indications of active OUTER AUDITORY HAIR CELLS. Spontaneous otoacoustic emissions are found in all classes of land vertebrates.

Common names: Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous; Otoacoustic Emission, Spontaneous; Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emission; Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emissions

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Definition: Self-generated faint acoustic signals from the inner ear (COCHLEA) without external stimulation. These faint signals can be recorded in the EAR CANAL and are indications of active OUTER AUDITORY HAIR CELLS. Spontaneous otoacoustic emissions are found in all classes of land vertebrates.

Descriptor UI: D017084

Alternative terms: Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous; Otoacoustic Emission, Spontaneous; Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emission; Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emissions;

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects; genetics; immunology; physiology; radiation effects;

Tree Number: G11.561.600.810.263.570;

History Note: 93

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