Delirium/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Delirium.

A disorder characterized by confusion; inattentiveness; disorientation; illusions; hallucinations; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system hyperactivity.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Delirium (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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