brain dead meaning

UK /breɪn dɛd/ US /breɪn dɛd/ 2 syllables

brain dead (adjective): having irreversible loss of brain function as indicated by a persistent flat electroencephalogram.

Definition of brain dead

having irreversible loss of brain function as indicated by a persistent flat electroencephalogram
- was declared brain dead
Similar: dead

brain dead in a sentence

Tom has been declared brain dead.

How to pronounce brain dead

brain dead is pronounced /breɪn dɛd/ in British English and /breɪn dɛd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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