Medical Definition of Decerebrate state

1. A peculiar neurologic condition elicited in vertebrates as a consequence of the elimination of brain function by transecting the brainstem or interrupting function by other techniques. Clinically, brain damage can result in neurological signs resembling those of a decerebrate animal. The state consists of exaggerated postures, grossly abnormal reflexes, convulsions, and extreme muscular rigidity and spasticity. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decerebrate State

decentring
deception
deception
deceptional
deceptions
deceptive
deceptively
deceptiveness
deceptivenesses
decerebrate
decerebrate
decerebrated
decerebrates
decerebrate reflex
decerebrate rigidity
decerebrate state (current term)
decerebrating
decerebration
decerebration
decerebrations
decerebrise
decern
decerned
decerning
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decertification
decertified
decertifies
decertify
decertifying

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