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brain death
Definition of brain death
: final cessation of activity in the central nervous system especially as indicated by a flat electroencephalogram for a predetermined length of time
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First Known Use of brain death
1921
BRAIN DEATH Defined for English Language Learners
brain death
Definition of brain death for English Language Learners
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medical : the condition of having no brain function : the end of activity in the brain
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brain death
Medical Definition of brain death
: final cessation of activity in the central nervous system especially as indicated by a flat electroencephalogram for a predetermined length of time
brain–dead
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brain death
Legal Definition of brain death
: the final stopping of activity in the central nervous system especially as indicated by a flat electroencephalogram for a usually statutorily predetermined period of time
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