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cochlear nerve

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cochlear nerve
n.
A division of the acoustic nerve that conducts auditory stimuli to the brain.


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The cochlear nerve continues to fire action potentials in the absence of sound; this is called spontaneous activity.
The relationship of tinnitus, hyperacusis, and hearing loss by Chen, Kejian / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
6) However, even in cases when the cochlear nerve was sacrificed during tumor surgery, anecdotal reports suggest that only 50% of patients with preoperative tinnitus experience relief.
Lidocaine for the relief of incapacitating tinnitus by Consiglio, Angelo P. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Pulee JL, Cochlear nerve section for intractable tinnitus.
The enigma of tinnitus. (Editorial) by Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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