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Delirium Tremens

Definition:

Delirium tremens refers to a severe and potentially life-threatening form of alcohol withdrawal syndrome characterized by sudden cognitive and nervous system disturbances.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Medical:

In the medical context, delirium tremens is a condition that typically occurs in individuals experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms include tremors, hallucinations, confusion, disorientation, and in severe cases, seizures.

Example sentence: The patient was hospitalized due to delirium tremens after abruptly stopping alcohol consumption.

Noun - Popular:

Delirium tremens, in popular usage, is often used to refer to a state of extreme mental confusion, usually associated with excessive alcohol consumption.

Example sentence: After consuming a bottle of whiskey, he experienced delirium tremens and couldn't even remember his own name.

Adjective - Local:

In certain regions, delirium tremens is used as an adjective to describe something wild, chaotic, or frenzied.

Example sentence: The carnival atmosphere was nothing short of delirium tremens, with people dancing and shouting amidst a sea of colors.

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