(pos´chәr-ing) the assumption of abnormal patterns of flexion and extension in a patient with severe brain injury. See also decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity. decerebrate posturing decerebrate rigidity. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: pos-chūr′ing Definitions: 1. Placement of the body, head, and extremities that in some cases may be indicative of or diagnosis for a condition, disease, or disorder. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=71491