neomort

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brain-dead human being that could be kept on life support for organ transplantation, medical and nursing education, and drug research.

Word forms

neomort neomorts

Etymology

Coined by Willard Gaylin. Compare neo- and mortal.

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