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brain death

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.

brain-dead (br

) adj.

Translations

brain-dead [ˈbreɪnˌded] ADJ

1. (Med) → clínicamente muerto

2. (= stupid) → subnormal, tarado

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