delirium
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/dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/
English
Definitions
noun
- A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection.
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Synonyms
hysteriacrazefrenzyfuryparanoiawilddeliriousinsanitycrazyinsanemadnessamazingdelusionaldelusionnonsensejoke
Associated
mydriasisdisorientationhyperthermiahallucinationsdtsconvulsionstachycardiairritabilityencephalopathytaserpsychosisdementia