Delirium Tremens

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɪriəm ˈtrimənz/

Definitions of delirium tremens

noun a severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures

Example Sentences

A1 He suffered from delirium tremens after drinking too much alcohol.

A2 The doctor diagnosed him with delirium tremens due to his excessive drinking.

B1 Delirium tremens is a serious medical condition that can occur during alcohol withdrawal.

B2 The patient experienced hallucinations and confusion as a result of delirium tremens.

C1 Treatment for delirium tremens often involves medication and close monitoring by medical professionals.

C2 The hospital staff worked quickly to stabilize the patient's condition when he went into delirium tremens.

Examples of delirium tremens in a Sentence

formal The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe delirium tremens.

informal He was shaking and sweating like crazy from the delirium tremens.

slang The guy was going through some serious DTs from all the drinking.

figurative His mind was in a state of delirium tremens, unable to distinguish reality from illusion.

Grammatical Forms of delirium tremens

• plural: delirium tremens
• comparative: more delirium tremens
• superlative: most delirium tremens
• present tense: experiencing delirium tremens
• future tense: will have delirium tremens
• perfect tense: has had delirium tremens
• continuous tense: is experiencing delirium tremens
• singular: delirium tremens
• positive degree: delirium tremens
• infinitive: to have delirium tremens
• gerund: experiencing delirium tremens
• participle: experienced delirium tremens

Origin and Evolution of delirium tremens

First Known Use: 1813 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'delirium tremens' is derived from Latin, with 'delirium' meaning 'to go off the furrow' and 'tremens' meaning 'trembling'. It was originally used to describe the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'delirium tremens' has become widely recognized in the medical field to specifically refer to the severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, such as hallucinations, confusion, and tremors.