decerebrate

[US]/ˌdiːˈsɛrəˌbreɪt/
[UK]/ˌdiːˈsɛrəˌbreɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to remove the brain or part of it
Word Forms
Past Participledecerebrated
Past Tensedecerebrated
Third Person Singulardecerebrates
Present Participledecerebrating

Phrases & Collocations

decerebrate posture

decerebrate rigidity

decerebrate response

decerebrate state

decerebrate reflex

decerebrate animal

decerebrate syndrome

decerebrate lesion

decerebrate injury

decerebrate effects

Example Sentences

the patient was decerebrate after the severe head injury.

decerebrate posturing can indicate serious brain damage.

doctors often look for decerebrate responses during neurological exams.

decerebrate rigidity is a sign of upper brainstem injury.

in some cases, patients may exhibit decerebrate behavior.

understanding decerebrate responses is crucial for diagnosis.

emergency responders must recognize decerebrate signs quickly.

research on decerebrate conditions helps improve treatment methods.

therapists develop specific strategies for decerebrate patients.

decerebrate responses can vary in severity among patients.

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