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Yorick: Silicone Ear; Cochlear Implant

Side of Yorick's skull with silicone ear and cochlear implant

The silicone ear is a rubber device put under the skin that looks like a real ear. This device cannot help someone hear; it is only used to improve a person's appearance. The cochlear implant is a device that helps deaf patients hear sounds like sirens and bells.

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