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BRAIN DEATH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Brain Death.

Brain Death - as a noun

Death when respiration and other reflexes are absent; consciousness is gone; organs can be removed for transplantation before the heartbeat stops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cerebral death

Example Sentences

"Patients in a brain death state are legally considered dead."
"The concept of brain death emerged in the mid-20th century."
"The diagnosis of brain death requires a thorough neurological examination."
"In some countries, the legal criteria for brain death may vary."
"Family members often face difficult decisions regarding brain death cases."
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