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Auditory System

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The Auditory System Research Area includes research on the anatomy and physiology of auditory/vestibular organs, auditory function across the lifespan (including hearing loss), otitis media, and related diseases. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders supports research on hearing loss, balance, and other communication disorders.

Auditory System

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