Semi-delirium
noun, plural deliriums, deliria
[dih-leer-ee-uh] /dɪˈlɪər i ə/ (Show IPA)
1.
Pathology. a more or less temporary disorder of the mental faculties, as in fevers, disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication, characterized by restlessness, excitement, delusions, hallucinations, etc.
2.
a state of violent excitement or emotion.
noun (pl) -liriums, -liria (-ˈlɪrɪə)
1.
a state of excitement and mental confusion, often accompanied by hallucinations, caused by high fever, poisoning, brain injury, etc
2.
violent excitement or emotion; frenzy
delirium de·lir·i·um (dĭ-lēr’ē-əm)
n. 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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