Definition of delirium tremens in English:
delirium tremens
noun dɪˌlɪrɪəmˈtrɛmɛnzdɪˌlɪrɪəmˈtriːmɛnzdəˌlɪriəm ˈtrɛmənz
mass nounA psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.
Example sentencesExamples
- Rum fits or delirium tremens (DT's) have had a death rate of 20% in the past but, with prompt appropriate treatment, mortality should now be much lower.
- Major alcohol withdrawal or delirium tremens typically begins within 48 to 72 hours of the last drink, with peaking of symptoms on days 4 and 5.
- With excessive intake the person may show widespread shaking, the Latin name for this being delirium tremens - a very serious condition.
- The most serious acute withdrawal symptoms are seizures and delirium tremens, which most commonly occur with abrupt discontinuation.
- The most serious form of withdrawal is called delirium tremens, or ‘DTs.’
Synonyms
a fit of trembling, tremors
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin, 'trembling delirium'.
Definition of delirium tremens in US English:
delirium tremens
noundəˌlirēəm ˈtremənzdəˌlɪriəm ˈtrɛmənz
A psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.
Example sentencesExamples
- The most serious form of withdrawal is called delirium tremens, or ‘DTs.’
- With excessive intake the person may show widespread shaking, the Latin name for this being delirium tremens - a very serious condition.
- Rum fits or delirium tremens (DT's) have had a death rate of 20% in the past but, with prompt appropriate treatment, mortality should now be much lower.
- The most serious acute withdrawal symptoms are seizures and delirium tremens, which most commonly occur with abrupt discontinuation.
- Major alcohol withdrawal or delirium tremens typically begins within 48 to 72 hours of the last drink, with peaking of symptoms on days 4 and 5.
Synonyms
a fit of trembling, tremors
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin, ‘trembling delirium’.