The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions. [MeSH]
Death occurring in less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained | Death sudden (NOS) | Instantaneous death | Sudden death | Sudden death NOS | Sudden death unexplained | Sudden death, cause unknown | Death sudden | Death, Sudden | Sudden Death