hair cell

A cell with hairlike processes, especially one of the sensory epithelial cells present in the organ of Corti.

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hair′ cell`

an epithelial cell having hairlike processes, as that of the organ of Corti.

[1885–90]

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hair cell - a sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti

epithelial cell - one of the closely packed cells forming the epithelium

organ of Corti - the hearing organ of the inner ear; contains receptors that respond to sound waves

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The effect of topical Castellani solution on outer hair cell function of rats.

Auditory and Histopathological Effects of Topical Mercurochrome Treatment in Rats with Tympanic Membrane Perforation

(Papesh et al., 2016) However, the results of our study show no significant effect on the hearing thresholds and outer hair cell functions.

ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSERVATIVE EFFECT OF SPORTS ON HEARING FUNCTION

Brennan et al., "Wnt signaling mediates reorientation of outer hair cell stereociliary bundles in the mammalian cochlea," Development, vol.

Specific Influences of Early Acoustic Environments on Cochlear Hair Cells in Postnatal Mice

Distortion-product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) recordings were obtained to demonstrate the normal function of the outer hair cell, and auditory brainstem responses (ABR) were recorded for evaluating central auditory pathways and the presence of normal hearing.

Possible Ototoxic Effects of Topical Rifamycin Application: An Electrophysiological and Ultrastructural Study

Thus, after the compilation using the formula, the final results of the test are displayed as PASS or REFER, which in turn explain the outer hair cell functioning.

Assessment of functional status of outer hair cells in Type 2 diabetes by using distortion product otoacoustic emissions

In our study, we did not observe the complex cellular organization of the OC, including the inner and outer hair cell rows and specialized supporting cells.

Transplantation and survival of mouse inner ear progenitor/stem cells in the organ of Corti after cochleostomy of hearing-impaired guinea pigs: preliminary results

(11,32) The difference has been attributed to the fact that the outer hair cell properties are considered to be mature at 32 weeks of gestation, (33) while it has been proposed that maturation of the medial olivocochlear efferent innervation of the outer hair cells occurs at 37 weeks.

Distortion-product otoacoustic emissions testing in neonates treated with an aminoglycoside in a neonatal intensive care unit

Because there is no commonly accepted gold standard of outer hair cell damage in humans, test accuracy can never be completely known for this method.

Proposed comprehensive ototoxicity monitoring program for VA healthcare (COMP-VA)

Outer hair cell movement creates a mechanical energy inside the cochlea.

The effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on the hearing

While the distortion product otoacoustic emissions did not prove useful in this population for early identification of outer hair cell damage and hearing loss, the measures did match the permanent hearing threshold shifts at posttraining measurements.

Marine Corps Breacher training study: auditory and vestibular findings