English Explanatory Dictionary

decerebrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the cerebrum removed.
verb
  1. To remove the cerebrum in order to eliminate brain function.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈsɛɹəbɹət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decerebrate.wav

Word forms

decerebrate decerebrates decerebrating decerebrated

Etymology

From de- + cerebrate.

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