Delirium

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

craze delirium frenzy fury hysteria

Definition: state of violent mental agitation

delirium

Definition: a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations

Definition: An 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.