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What is death in medical terminology?

In medical terminology, death is referred to as "mortality" or "cessation of life". It is the irreversible cessation of all vital functions of an organism.


What is legal definition of death?

When one cannot eat, breath, or have a heartbeat. also, machines can't be able to keep them alive. the end of biological function. u r supposed to be sad when people die other words that mean the same------>>die dead death


Why is brain death irreversible?

Brain death is irreversible because once the brain has reached a state where all functions have permanently ceased, there is no capability for recovery or regeneration. The extensive damage to the brain's vital structures and functions is not compatible with sustaining life, resulting in permanent cessation of all brain activity.


What does the uniform determination of death act state?

An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions, or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.


How do you define 'death'?

In biological contexts, death is the natural termination of vital functions in an organism. In religious contexts, death is defined as the separation of soul from body or the separation of the soul from God which is usually seen as a consequence of sin.


What do all living organisms need to carry on life functions?

All living organisms use energy to carry out daily functions


Is a penguin a living thing?

Yes, because they have all the functions of a living creature.


What did the Buddha achieve at the moment of his enlightenment?

A personal view - a cessation of all attachment and aversion.


Does an object need to carry out all life functions to be living?

yes


What is the basic unit for the structure and functions of all living things?

cells


Why there are the respiration in cell functions?

Because all living cell respire


What is the process of someone going through a termial illness?

Death is defined as the cessation of all vital functions of the body including the heartbeat, brain activity (including the brain stem), and breathing.