Delirium

Delirium
Term	Delirium
Short definition	delirium - (pronounced) (deh-EMPTY-ee-um) mental state in which a person is confused and less aware of their surroundings. The person may also be anxious, agitated, or less energetic than usual, and may be tired or depressed.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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delirium - (pronounced) (deh-EMPTY-ee-um) mental state in which a person is confused and less aware of their surroundings. The person may also be anxious, agitated, or less energetic than usual, and may be tired or depressed. Delirium can also cause hallucinations and changes in attention span, mood or behavior, judgment, muscle control, and sleep patterns. Symptoms of delirium usually come on suddenly, last a short time, and may come and go. It can be caused by an infection, dehydration, abnormal levels of some electrolytes, organ failure, medication, or serious illnesses such as advanced cancer

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