dying process

a progressive and nonreversible loss of vital functions that results in the end of life. The transition from health to death can be swift or extended, predictable or unpredictable, depending on the specific life-threatening condition, the vigor of the patient, and the treatment available. See also end of life; stages of grief; trajectories of dying.

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May 8th 2024

measures of intelligence

a series of norm-referenced tests used to determine an individual’s ability to learn, reason, understand concepts, and acquire knowledge. See EEG measures of intelligence; ERP measures of intelligence; fMRI measures of intelligence. See also assessment of intelligence.