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death when respiration and other reflexes are absent; consciousness is gone; organs can be removed for transplantation before the heartbeat stops
Ãâó: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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| brain death |
the condition in which the brain stops functioning while the heart continues to beat
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_b.asp
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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. [Dorland]
Ãâó: www.antiquusmorbus.com/English/EnglishB.htm
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| brain death |
Brain damage that is so severe and extensive that the brain cannot recover. Breathing has stopped, but the circulation may still be continuing because of artificial ventilation. Donor organs can only be taken from people who are declared brain dead.
Ãâó: www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/glossary/b...
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| brain death |
total cessation of brain function as manifested by the absence of consciousness, spontaneous movement, absence of spontaneous respiration, and absence of all brainstern functions.
Ãâó: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/organandtissue/glossary/
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