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brain death ExamplesWord Origin noun
- complete cessation of brain function as evidenced by absence of brain-wave activity on an electroencephalogram: sometimes used as a legal definition of death.
Origin of brain death First recorded in 1965–70 Related formsbrain-dead [breyn-ded] /ˈbreɪnˌdɛd/, adjective Examples from the Web for brain-dead Contemporary Examples of brain-dead
I certainly had no interest in the formulaic, brain-dead content on most TV dramas and sitcoms.
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In short, none of those shouting heads, like on Fox and MSNBC; no brain-dead Kardashians.
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While not brain-dead, the 81 year old exists in a persistent vegetative state.
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October 19, 2009
British Dictionary definitions for brain-dead brain death noun
- irreversible cessation of respiration due to irreparable brain damage, even though the heart may continue beating with the aid of a mechanical ventilator: widely considered as the criterion of death
Word Origin and History for brain-dead adj.
1976, popularized in U.S. by the Karen Anne Quinlan case (brain death is from 1968).
brain-dead in Medicine brain death n.
- Irreversible brain damage and loss of brain function, as evidenced by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a specific length of time.cerebral death
Related formsbrain′-dead′ adj. brain-dead in Science brain death
- Permanent brain damage resulting in loss of brain function, manifested by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unconsciousness with unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a predetermined length of time. Patients who are brain-dead may still exhibit normal function of the heart, lungs, and other vital organs if they are receiving artificial life support.