delirium

delirium definition - medical

de·lir·i·um (dĭ-lîrˈē-əm)

noun pl. de·lir·i·ums or de·lir·i·a (-ē-ə)
A temporary state of mental confusion resulting from high fever, intoxication, shock, or other causes, and characterized by anxiety, disorientation, memory impairment, hallucinations, trembling, and incoherent speech.

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