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Deafness can take the form of sensorineural deafness or conduction deafness. Sensorineural deafness occurs when ones' hair cells in the ear, or cochlear membrane are damaged. A cochlear implant can right this problem, however there is a strong community of sensorineuraly deaf people who are highly opposed to this surgery. Conduction deafness occurs with damage to the small bones of the ear, or external ear.

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