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   delirium

   /dɪˈlɪrɪəm/

   noun

   • 1. a disturbed state of mind or consciousness, especially an acute, transient condition associated with fever, intoxication, and certain other physical disorders, characterized by symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, agitation, and hallucinations: "somewhere a patient shouted in delirium" Similar derangementdementiadementednesstemporary madness/insanityincoherenceravingirrationalityhysteriawildnessfeverishnessfrenzyhallucinationrare:calentureOpposite luciditycoherence
   • ▪ wild excitement or ecstasy: "a chorus of delirium from the terrace" Similar ecstasyrapturetransportswild emotionpassionwildnessexcitementfrenzyfeverishnessfevereuphoriaelation

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin, from delirare ‘deviate, be deranged’ (literally ‘deviate from the furrow’), from de- ‘away’ + lira ‘ridge between furrows’.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › deliriumDelirium - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast — within hours or a few days. Delirium can often be traced to one or more factors.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesDelirium: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Feb 22, 2023 · Overview. What is delirium? Delirium is a fast-developing type of confusion that affects your ability to focus your attention and awareness. It happens when there’s widespread disruption in brain activity, usually because of a combination of factors.

4. www.healthline.com › health › deliriumDelirium: Types, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

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   Sep 7, 2022 · Delirium is a sudden change in your alertness and thinking. People with delirium typically become confused and have trouble paying attention. Delirium is an abrupt change to...

5. www.verywellhealth.com › delirium-5223127Delirium: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health

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   Apr 12, 2022 · Delirium is a mental state that involves an acute change in attention and awareness. It can be the direct effect of a medical condition or related to a substance. It can cause disorganized thinking, inattention, memory loss, and confusion. Delirium often happens in older adults, especially those hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU).

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DeliriumDelirium - Wikipedia

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   Definition. In common usage, delirium can refer to drowsiness, agitation, disorientation, or hallucinations. In medical terminology, however, the core features of delirium include an acute disturbance in attention, awareness, and global cognition.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 326684What is delirium? Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

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   Jun 20, 2023 · Summary. Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental function. This can include their ways of thinking, behavior, or level of consciousness. Medical professionals do not yet...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDELIRIUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a state of being unable to think or speak clearly because of fever or mental confusion: fever accompanied by delirium. a state of extreme excitement or happiness: I've never seen such delirium at a football game before. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fevers & infectious diseases. afebrile. ague. anaplasmosis. anti-malarial. delirious.