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delirium tremens
[ dih-leer-ee-uhm tree-muhnz, -menz ]
noun
- a withdrawal syndrome occurring in persons who have developed physiological dependence on alcohol, characterized by tremor, visual hallucinations, and autonomic instability. : d.t.
delirium tremens
/ ˈtriː-; ˈtrɛmɛnz /
noun
- a severe psychotic condition occurring in some persons with chronic alcoholism, characterized by delirium, tremor, anxiety, and vivid hallucinations AbbreviationdtinformalDT's
delirium tremens
/ dĭ-lîr′ē-əmtrē′mənz /
- An acute, sometimes fatal episode of delirium that is usually caused by withdrawal or abstinence from alcohol following habitual excessive drinking or an episode of heavy alcohol consumption. It is characterized by trembling, sweating, acute anxiety, confusion, and hallucinations.
Word History and Origins
Origin of delirium tremens1
Word History and Origins
Origin of delirium tremens1
Example Sentences
I nursed him through several attacks of delirium tremens, and was always in fear that he would get out and disgrace us.
It is most frequent among those whose addiction to alcohol for years has caused repeated paroxysms of delirium tremens.
It is not so apt to happen during a first attack of delirium tremens as during subsequent attacks.
Patients suffering from delirium tremens, for instance, may die suddenly in the midst of a paroxysm of excitement.
Nor could a man be punished for being admitted whilst suffering from delirium tremens.
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