BiCROS
Pronunciation: by-KROSS
Also written as: BiCROS — Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal
Bilateral microphones with contralateral routing of signal; a hearing device configuration for patients with single-sided deafness where the better ear also has hearing loss.
Full Definition
BiCROS (Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal) extends the CROS concept by incorporating amplification at the better ear in addition to routing the signal from the non-functional ear. This distinguishes it from a standard CROS fitting, which requires a normal or near-normal better ear. Editors should ensure the term is consistently capitalised as 'BiCROS' (camel-case B and CROS in capitals) rather than 'Bicros,' 'BICROS,' or 'bi-CROS.' Clinical reports must specify whether the patient is using a CROS or BiCROS configuration, as the distinction affects counselling documentation and outcome measures.
Usage
Usage note: Camel-case is the accepted form: BiCROS. Spell out the full form on first use. Clearly differentiate from CROS in clinical and marketing documents.
In Context
- "Because the patient's better ear showed a moderate sloping loss, a BiCROS fitting was recommended rather than a standard CROS device." — Audiology case note
- "Use 'BiCROS' with camel-case capitalisation; do not write as 'BICROS' or 'bi-CROS.'" — Device documentation style guide