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retrocochlear

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retrocochlear /ret·ro·coch·le·ar/ (-kok´le-ar)
1. behind the cochlea.
2. denoting the eighth cranial nerve and cerebellopontine angle as opposed to the cochlea.

retrocochlear [ret″ro-kok´le-ar]
1. behind the cochlea.
2. denoting the eighth cranial nerve and cerebellopontine angle as opposed to the cochlea.

retrocochlear
1. behind the cochlea.
2. denoting the eighth cranial nerve and cerebellopontine angle as opposed to the cochlea.


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8) In a series of 644 screening MRIs to rule out retrocochlear hearing loss, Mirza et al reported a 5% incidence of middle ear/ mastoid disease.
Rollover is seen in retrocochlear and/or central hearing problems and is manifested as a reduction in word discrimination ability as intensity is increased (Jerger & Hayes, 1977).
This combination of features makes the GSI AUDERA system one of the most comprehensive diagnostic systems available for the evaluation and diagnosis of cochlear and retrocochlear function.
 
 
 
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