Delirium: meaning, definitions and examples

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delirium

 

[ dษชหˆlษชr.i.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Delirium is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and decreased awareness of the environment. It can develop rapidly, often in response to a medical condition or substance intoxication. Symptoms may include hallucinations, agitation, and difficulty focusing. Delirium is typically reversible with appropriate medical intervention. It's most common in older adults, particularly those in hospitals or nursing homes.

Synonyms

confusion, disorientation, frenzy, hysteria, madness

Examples of usage

  • The patient experienced delirium after surgery.
  • Delirium can often be triggered by dehydration.
  • He was diagnosed with delirium caused by an infection.
  • The doctor noted signs of delirium in the elderly patient.
  • Managing medications is crucial in preventing delirium.

Translations

Translations of the word "delirium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น delรญrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Delirium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ delirium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะปั–ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ delirium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒชใƒชใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delirio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deliryum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ญ์ทจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฐูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ delirium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ delรญrium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐตๅฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delirij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofstรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะปะธั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deliryum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ delirio

Etymology

The word 'delirium' comes from the Latin term 'delirium', which means 'out of the furrow'. This term reflects the notion of being out of one's senses or straying from the expected mental path. It was originally used in the context of agricultural practices where a plow straying out of its furrow was an annoyance. Over time, the term evolved into a medical term to describe a state of confusion and disorientation, especially in relation to acute illnesses and substance intoxication. The usage of the word has been documented since the 14th century, where it referred to a state of madness or craziness. As medical understanding grew, 'delirium' became a formal part of psychiatric and medical nomenclature, illustrating the complexities of cognitive disturbances related to various health issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,035, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.