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What is the difference between an ear and a bionic ear?
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Implant: Not sure if what you are asking is the difference between a normal hearing ear and a cochlear implant, used in some cases of hearing impairment.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Bionic ear: An ear is what you are born with. It is an amazingly intricate and sophisticated sensory receptor. A bionic ear is a nickname for a cochlear implant. This is an electronic device surgically implanted to restore hearing in severely hearing impaired patients.
Answered 5/19/2016
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