Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cerebral-death

Noun

/ˈsɛr.ɪ.braɪl dɛθ/

Definition

Cerebral death refers to the irreversible loss of all functions of the brain, including the brain stem, resulting in the cessation of all brain activity.

Examples

After the accident, the doctors confirmed that he was in a state of cerebral death.
Many legal and ethical discussions arise when defining the criteria for declaring cerebral death.

Meaning

It indicates a state where a person has lost all brain function and cannot breathe on their own, yet their body might still be functioning with the help of machines.