exhaustion delirium

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• delirium tremens (DTs) — Delirium seen in severe cases of alcohol withdrawal (see alcoholism) complicated by exhaustion, lack of food, and dehydration, usually preceded by physical deterioration due to vomiting and restlessness. The whole body trembles, sometimes with… …   Universalium

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• delirium tremens —    (deh LEER ee um TREH mehnz) [Latin] A violent form of mental disturbance caused by excessive drinking, exhaustion, some infectious diseases, etc., characterized by terrifying hallucinations, tremors, and acute emotional distress. Also called d …   Dictionary of foreign words and phrases

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