Otoacoustic emission
= Otoacoustic emission
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Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sound waves that are generated by the inner ear, specifically by the outer hair cells of the cochlea, in response to auditory stimuli. These emissions can be spontaneous (occurring without any external sound) or evoked (produced in response to a sound stimulus, such as a click or tone).