Brain Stem Death
type: Class
preferred label: Brainstem Death
alternative label: Brain Stem Cessation
alternative label: Brain Stem Failure
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subclass of: RBrSWvfPR3YZFl63qupzFML
definition: Brain stem death is a medical condition where an individual has irreversibly lost all brain stem functions, which are responsible for consciousness and vital bodily functions, while other parts of the brain may still have activity. It is often considered a criterion for legal death in many jurisdictions, as the loss of brain stem function is critical for maintaining life.