Essentially, it involves the insertion of a small device inside the inner ear or cochlea, often referred to as the "bionic ear".

When Sophie was four years old we were told about a new Australian invention called the cochlear implant or bionic ear.

With Mary's total dedication and the bionic ear, Sophie made rapid progress in her hearing and speech.

Bionic Vision Australia brings together a multidisciplinary team, many of whom have extensive experience developing medical devices such as the cochlear implant (or 'bionic ear').

Breach has an XP system that allows players to purchase gadgets, such as bionic ears and remote motion sensors.

A device some hunters call "bionic ear" - a super hearing aid - makes them sound like the A train.

Many deaf people, however, refer to the wired implants as bionic ears, saying that "the implication is we need to get fixed."

Cochlear implants are often called bionic ears.

How far along is the bionic ear?

She also had a bionic ear which allowed her to hear at low volumes, at different frequencies than most humans, and over uncommonly long distances.