delirium tremens

English - Turkish

Definition of delirium tremens in English Turkish dictionary

titremeli hezeyan

(Pisikoloji, Ruhbilim) titreme hezeyanı

deliryum tremens

English - English

Definition of delirium tremens in English English dictionary

A psychosis of chronic alcoholism, usually due to alcohol withdrawal, which can be fatal. Symptoms include sweating, tremors, terrifying hallucinations, insomnia, restlessness, disorientation and anxiety

hallucinations due to alcoholism

the DT's. 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 seizures, disorientation, and hallucinations. Delirium tremens lasts 3-10 days, with a reported death rate of up to 20%. Hallucinations may develop independently of delirium tremens and may last days to weeks

acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning

An acute, psychotic state usually occurring during reduction or cessation of alcohol intake after a prolonged or copious intake of alcohol; characterized by symptoms such as tremors, hallucinations, or seizures Requires immediate treatment; may be life threatening

Occurs in some cases of withdrawal from alcohol Identified by increasing confusion, depression, and terrifying hallucinations, along with persistent and uncontrollable shaking often accompanied by increases in blood pressure to extreme levels This is a medical emergency

DTs, severe tremors and hallucinations caused by alcohol poisoning

Related Terms

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 seizures, disorientation, and hallucinations. Delirium tremens lasts 3-10 days, with a reported death rate of up to 20%. Hallucinations may develop independently of delirium tremens and may last days to weeks

Hyphenation

de·li·ri·um tremens

Turkish pronunciation

dîlîriım tremınz

Synonyms

blue devils, blue johnnies, delirium alcoholicum, delirium ebriositatis, dementia a potu, heebie-jeebies, horrors, jimjams, mania, pink elephants, pink spiders, screaming meemies, shakes, snakes in the boots, the dts

Pronunciation

/dəˈlərēəm ˈtremənz/ /dɪˈlɪriːəm ˈtrɛmənz/