Hives are a very common reaction to all kinds of stimuli. While an allergic reaction can be a cause of hives, in the majority of outbreaks, the exact cause of hives is not known.
death throe â(plural death throes) ( 1 chiefly plural) The final movements or sounds, often erratic, of a living being as it dies. ( 2 figuratively, chiefly plural) The final actions or output of a machine or other object before it ceases to function.
brain death. Etymology: AS, bragen + death. an irreversible form of unconsciousness characterized by a complete loss of brain function while the heart continues to beat. The legal definition of this condition varies from state to state. The usual clinical criteria for brain death include the absence of reflex activity, movements, and spontaneous respiration requiring mechanical ventilation or life support to continue any cardiac function. The pupils are dilated and fixed.