delirium definition by Wordo

Noun

A

temporary

mental

state

with

a

sudden

onset

,

usually

reversible

,

including

symptoms

of

confusion

,

inability

to

concentrate

,

disorientation

,

anxiety

,

and

sometimes

hallucinations

.

Causes

can

include

dehydration

,

drug

intoxication

,

and

severe

infection

.