behind-the-ear hearing aid

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behind-the-ear hearing aid

hearing aid that rests on the medial aspect of the pinna.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

be·hind-the-ear hear·ing aid

(bĕ-hīnd'ēr hēr'ing ād)

Hearing aid that rests on the medial aspect of the pinna.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

be·hind-the-ear hear·ing aid

(bĕ-hīnd'ēr hēr'ing ād)

Hearing aid that rests on the medial aspect of the pinna.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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