I certainly had no interest in the formulaic, brain-dead content on most TV dramas and sitcoms.
In short, none of those shouting heads, like on Fox and MSNBC; no brain-dead Kardashians.
While not brain-dead, the 81 year old exists in a persistent vegetative state.
1976, popularized in U.S. by the Karen Anne Quinlan case (brain death is from 1968).
brain death n.
Irreversible brain damage and loss of brain function, as evidenced by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a specific length of time. Also called cerebral death.
| brain death Permanent brain damage resulting in loss of brain function, manifested by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unconsciousness with unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a predetermined length of time. Patients who are brain-dead may still exhibit normal function of the heart, lungs, and other vital organs if they are receiving artificial life support. |
