How Do You Spell DECEREBRIZE?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɜːɹɪbɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Decerebrize [diːsɛrɪbraɪz] is a medical term that refers to a surgical procedure where the brainstem is severed from the cerebral cortex, leading to the loss of neural activity in the brain. The word is derived from the Latin word "decerebrare," which means "to remove the brain." The spelling of the word is explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which is a standardized system of phonetic notation. In IPA, each letter or symbol represents a specific sound or phoneme, which helps to show how the word is pronounced.

DECEREBRIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Decerebrize is a term that originates from the combination of the prefix "de-", meaning removal or elimination, and the word "cerebrize," which refers to the act of affecting or altering the brain.

   The term "decerebrize" is primarily used in the field of medicine, specifically neurology and neurosurgery, to describe a medical procedure or condition in which the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions, is deliberately or accidentally removed or severely damaged.

   During the decerebrize process, the cerebrum is typically disconnected from the rest of the brain, leading to a loss of consciousness and cognitive function. This procedure is mainly conducted for research purposes in animal models, particularly in studying the physiological and behavioral changes that occur when the cerebrum is no longer functional. As a result, decerebrize is often used to refer to experiments carried out on animals with damaged or removed cerebra in order to study various brain regions' functionality.

   The procedure of decerebrize is associated with a variety of physiological changes in animals, including abnormal steady postures, loss of voluntary movement control, and disrupted reflexes. These symptoms arise because the cerebrum plays a vital role in coordinating voluntary movements and processing sensory information. However, it is important to note that decerebrization is irreversible and typically leads to severe impairment or death in humans, making it an impractical approach for medical interventions in clinical settings.

2. To move the brain, either in craniotomy or in animal experiments.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DECEREBRIZE

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Etymology of DECEREBRIZE

The word "decerebrize" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots:

1. "De-" is a prefix in Latin meaning "down" or "removal". It denotes a reversal of a condition or an action.

2. "Cerebrum" refers to the brain in Latin. It is the main part of the brain responsible for higher functions such as cognition, consciousness, and voluntary movements.

The suffix "-ize" has Greek origins and is used to form verbs indicating actions or processes.

Therefore, by combining the prefix "de-", the Latin noun "cerebrum" and the Greek suffix "-ize", the word "decerebrize" is formed. It literally means to remove or eliminate the functioning of the cerebrum or brain, typically through surgical procedures.

Conjugate verb Decerebrize

CONDITIONAL

I would decerebrize

you would decerebrize

he/she/it would decerebrize

we would decerebrize

they would decerebrize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decerebrizing

you would be decerebrizing

he/she/it would be decerebrizing

we would be decerebrizing

they would be decerebrizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decerebrize

you would have decerebrize

he/she/it would have decerebrize

we would have decerebrize

they would have decerebrize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decerebrizing

you would have been decerebrizing

he/she/it would have been decerebrizing

we would have been decerebrizing

they would have been decerebrizing

FUTURE

I will decerebrize

you will decerebrize

he/she/it will decerebrize

we will decerebrize

they will decerebrize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decerebrizing

you will be decerebrizing

he/she/it will be decerebrizing

we will be decerebrizing

they will be decerebrizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decerebrized

you will have decerebrized

he/she/it will have decerebrized

we will have decerebrized

they will have decerebrized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decerebrizing

you will have been decerebrizing

he/she/it will have been decerebrizing

we will have been decerebrizing

they will have been decerebrizing

IMPERATIVE

you decerebrize

we let´s decerebrize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decerebrize

PAST

I decerebrized

you decerebrized

he/she/it decerebrized

we decerebrized

they decerebrized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decerebrizing

you were decerebrizing

he/she/it was decerebrizing

we were decerebrizing

they were decerebrizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

decerebrized

PAST PERFECT

I had decerebrized

you had decerebrized

he/she/it had decerebrized

we had decerebrized

they had decerebrized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decerebrizing

you had been decerebrizing

he/she/it had been decerebrizing

we had been decerebrizing

they had been decerebrizing

PRESENT

I decerebrize

you decerebrize

he/she/it decerebrizes

we decerebrize

they decerebrize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decerebrizing

you are decerebrizing

he/she/it is decerebrizing

we are decerebrizing

they are decerebrizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decerebrizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decerebrized

you have decerebrized

he/she/it has decerebrized

we have decerebrized

they have decerebrized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decerebrizing

you have been decerebrizing

he/she/it has been decerebrizing

we have been decerebrizing

they have been decerebrizing