Use of otoacoustic emissions to explore the medial olivocochlear system in humans.
The association between contralateral stimulation and otoacoustic emissions makes it possible to study the medial olivocochlear system in humans. Characterization of this functional exploration and clinical applications are discussed.
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URA CNRS 1447, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Lyon, France.
D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000367:Age Factors; D001307:Auditory Perception / Q000502:physiology; D003051:Cochlea / Q000502:physiology*; D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male