Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous

**Definition:** Self-generated faint acoustic signals from the inner ear (COCHLEA) without external stimulation. These faint signals can be recorded in the EAR CANAL and are indications of active OUTER AUDITORY HAIR CELLS. Spontaneous otoacoustic emissions are found in all classes of land vertebrates.

**Tree numbers:** - G07.888.500.750 - G11.561.790.263.570

**Synonyms:** - Spontaneous Otoacoustic Emissions