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单词 delirium tremens
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Definition of delirium tremens in English:

delirium tremens

noun dɪˌlɪrɪəmˈtrɛmɛnzdɪˌlɪrɪəmˈtriːmɛnzdəˌlɪriəm ˈtrɛmənz
mass noun
  • A psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.

    震颤性谵妄

    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.

    震颤性谵妄

    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’.

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