Following Mr.Fernandez's automobile accident,the doctor informs his family that there has been an irreversible cessation of all activity in the brain and the brain stem.Mr.Fernandez has experienced __________.

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The scenario is describing brain death, which is the irreversible and permanent loss of all brain function, including the brain stem. This differs from clinical death (temporary cessation of heart and lung function) and the agonal phase of death (final phase of the dying process). Mortality refers to the state of being subject to death.