What is another word for electronic hearing aid?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛlɪktɹˈɒnɪk hˈi͡əɹɪŋ ˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Electronic hearing aids are devices that amplify sound for people with hearing loss. These aids come in a variety of styles, ranging from behind-the-ear to in-the-ear models. Some synonyms for electronic hearing aid include cochlear implant, hearing device, assistive listening device, and auditory prosthetic. Cochlear implants are surgically implanted electronic devices that bypass the normal hearing mechanism and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Hearing devices refer to all types of electronic hearing aids, including both analog and digital. Assistive listening devices include FM systems and amplified telephones. Auditory prosthetics, on the other hand, comprise all types of hearing aids and implants that replace or enhance the function of the ear.
