+A **cochlear implant** is a sophisticated electronic medical device designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe to profound [Hearing Loss](/wiki/hearing_loss). Unlike a [Hearing Aid](/wiki/hearing_aid), it bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear, directly stimulating the [Auditory Nerve](/wiki/auditory_nerve) to send signals to the brain for interpretation.
+## See also
+- [Hearing](/wiki/hearing)
+- [Deafness](/wiki/deafness)
+- [Ear](/wiki/ear)
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