Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Hearing Aids

Wearable sound-amplifying devices that are intended to compensate for impaired hearing. These generic devices include air-conduction hearing aids and bone-conduction hearing aids. (UMDNS, 1999)

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Abstract

Wearable sound-amplifying devices that are intended to compensate for impaired hearing. These generic devices include air-conduction hearing aids and bone-conduction hearing aids. (UMDNS, 1999)

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Aid, Hearing
  • Aids, Hearing
  • Hearing Aid
  • Ear Molds, Hearing Aid

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

"hearing aid" is correct translation for "prothèse auditive", not "auditory prosthesis" unless you mean COCHLEAR IMPLANT

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  1. E07w.305w.906w.500w
  2. E07w.814.458w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hearing Aids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006310. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006310
  2. Hearing Aids. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_aid
  3. Hearing Aids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q323808