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Delirium

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Definition: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)  this is not the French "d+¬lire" (    Other names Subacute Deliriums; Mixed Origin Deliriums; Mixed Origin Delirium; Deliriums, Subacute; Delirium, Subacute; Delirium of Mixed Origin; Subacute Delirium

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