decerebrate

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Pronunciation

IPA /dɪˈsɛɹəbɹət/

Noun

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Verb

decerebrate verb

To remove the cerebrum in order to eliminate brain function.

Adjective

decerebrate adjective

Having the cerebrum removed.

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Synonyms

decorticate cerebellectomized decorticated craniectomized hemicerebellectomised cerebrofaciothoracic corpectomied cerebropleural cancellate circumcised meniscectomized parietocerebellar cranioskeletal hemicastrated abdominocranial phrenicotomized

Associated

posturing rigidity cats brain extension extended arms damage response head

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