- dis|brain
- dis|brain «dihs BRAYN», transitive verb.to deprive of the brain; remove the brain from.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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disabled — dis|a|bled [ dı seıbld ] adjective ** 1. ) someone who is disabled is unable to use part of their body or brain properly because of injury or disease 2. ) the disabled people who are disabled. Some people consider this word offensive and prefer… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
disablement — dis|a|ble|ment [ dı seıblmənt ] noun uncount FORMAL a condition in which someone is not able to use a part of their body or brain properly because of injury or disease … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
disabling — dis|a|bling [ dı seıblıŋ ] adjective if a condition or injury is disabling it affects your body or your brain and makes you unable to use it properly … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
