1. Plural of decerebration; surgical or experimental removal or destruction of the brain or cerebrum, typically performed on animals in laboratory settings.
Usage: medical; technical; chiefly used in neuroscience and veterinary research contexts

Examples

• The neuroscience lab conducted decerebrations on laboratory animals to study spinal reflexes.
• Historical decerebrations in animal research helped scientists understand the role of the brain in motor control.
• Modern ethical guidelines strictly regulate decerebrations and other invasive neurological procedures.
• The researcher documented the behavioral changes following decerebrations in the experimental subjects.