Brain Dead (Adjective)
Meaning
Having irreversible loss of brain function as indicated by a persistent flat electroencephalogram; "was declared brain dead".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient was declared brain dead after a severe head injury and the family made the difficult decision to remove life support.
- Following the irreversible brain damage from drowning, the young boy was pronounced brain dead and the organ donation process began.
- Due to the lack of oxygen to the brain during the cardiac arrest, the doctors informed the family that their loved one was now brain dead.
- After a lengthy coma with no signs of neurological function, the medical team confirmed the patient was brain dead and it was just a matter of time.
- The driver involved in the high-speed car accident was rushed to the hospital but was soon declared brain dead due to extreme head trauma.