gork

Etymology
1970–75; perhaps back-formation from gorked (slang), meaning "anesthetized"; apparently an expressive coinage.

Noun

 * 1)  A terminal patient whose brain is nonfunctional and the rest of whose body can be kept functioning only by the extensive use of mechanical devices and nutrient solutions.
 * 2)  A stuporous or imbecilic patient; a patient who has lost brain function.
 * 3)  A despised person; dork, geek, jerk.

Verb

 * 1)  To sedate a patient heavily.