Decerebrate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkˈɝˈɛbˈɹeɪt/

Decerebrate (verb)

  1. To lose normal brain function, often leading to a lack of movement or response.

Examples

  • The patient may decerebrate when brain function is severely impaired.
  • Decerebrate means losing some brain functions.

Synonyms of Decerebrate

Formal

Antonyms of Decerebrate

  • — to engage in thought or mental activity