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decerebrate posture - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves rigid extension of the arms and legs, downward pointing of the toes, and backward arching of the head. ...
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Causes of decerebrate posture (Source: MedLinePlus)
Cerebral infarction ( stroke ) ; Intracranial hemorrhage ; Primary brain tumor ; Secondary brain tumor ; Encephalopathy ; Head injury ; Increased intracranial pressure from any cause ; Brain stem tumor ; Hepatic encephalopathy . ...
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decerebrate posture - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Conditions associated with decerebrate posture require immediate hospital treatment. ...
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