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The outer part is a computer that is programmed to the frequency of the hearing loss in the individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A cochlear implant is very different from a hearing aid<\/strong>. Hearing aids amplify sounds so they may be detected by damaged ears. Cochlear implants bypass damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulate the&nbsp;auditory nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a cochlear implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These devices bypass the damaged portion of the inner ear to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. 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