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

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   Apr 12, 2022 · Delirium is an acutely altered mental state that causes confusion, disordered thinking, memory issues, and inattention. It may also cause waxing and waning levels of consciousness, disorientation, hallucinations, illusions, and changes in speech or movement. It is usually preventable, treatable, and temporary.

3. www.britannica.com › science › deliriumDelirium | Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Britannica

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Delirium, a mental disturbance marked by disorientation and confused thinking in which the patient incorrectly comprehends his surroundings. The delirious person is drowsy, restless, and fearful of imaginary disasters.

4. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Delirium - SpringerLink

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   Delirium is one of the most serious medical complications experienced by older patients. Emphasis on early recognition, prevention, and management of delirium underlines the need for effective services across multiple settings from community to hospitals and other...