Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decerebrate

verb

/ˌdɛsəˈrɛbərɪt/

Definition

To remove or impair the functioning of the brain, particularly in relation to controlled movements.

Examples

The doctor explained that the patient was decerebrated due to a traumatic brain injury.
Decerebrate posturing can be a serious sign of brain dysfunction.
When the animal was decerebrated for the experiment, it was unable to perform voluntary motor tasks.

Meaning

Decerebrate refers to a state where the brain is damaged, often leading to a loss of normal limb and body movements. It typically results from severe injury to the brain or nervous system.