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Ossicular Prosthesis

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Definition: An implant used to replace one or more of the ear ossicles. They are usually made of plastic, Gelfoam, ceramic, or stainless steel.  note short X refs TORP & PORP standing for Total Ossic Replace Prosth (   
See Also Ossicular Replacement 		Other names TORP; PORP; Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis; Middle Ear Implant; Implant, Middle Ear; Replacement Implants, Ossicular; Prosthesis, Ossicular; Prostheses, Ossicular; Ossicular Replacement Prosthese; Ossicular Replacement Implants; Ossicular Prostheses; Middle Ear Implants; Implants, Ossicular Replacement; Implants, Middle Ear; Ear Implants, Middle; Ear Implant, Middle; Replacement Prosthesis, Ossicular; Replacement Prostheses, Ossicular; Replacement Implant, Ossicular; Prosthesis, Ossicular Replacement

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