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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.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): G07.888.500.750, G11.561.790.263.570

MeSH Unique ID: D017084

Entry Terms:

  • Otoacoustic Emission, Spontaneous
  • Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emission
  • Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emissions

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