decerebrated

[US]/ˌdiːsəˈrɛbretɪd/
[UK]/ˌdiːsəˈrɛbretɪd/

Translation

vt.to remove the brain
adj.having undergone removal of the brain; lacking rational thought

Phrases & Collocations

decerebrated animal

decerebrated state

decerebrated brain

decerebrated reflex

decerebrated function

decerebrated response

decerebrated organism

decerebrated behavior

decerebrated model

decerebrated preparation

Example Sentences

after the experiment, the rats were decerebrated to study their reflexes.

the decerebrated animals showed limited responses to stimuli.

researchers often use decerebrated models to understand brain functions.

decerebrated frogs can still perform basic movements.

the study involved decerebrated subjects to analyze motor control.

decerebrated cats were used in the experiment to observe reflex actions.

in some cases, decerebrated animals can still exhibit learned behaviors.

the decerebrated state raises ethical questions in animal research.

decerebrated models provide insights into the basic functions of the nervous system.

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