See Also: Phoronis(medicine)
delirium(encyclopedia)
delirium(dictionary)
Delirium(health)
low delirium(medicine)
delirium(dictionary)
Delirium(medicine)
Delirium tremens(health)
acute delirium(medicine)
toxic delirium(medicine)

Delirium tremens (health) and Phoronis (medicine)


Delirium tremens (health)


A neurological symptom of alcohol withdrawal seen in chronic alcoholism, with includes symptoms of psychosis. These may include uncontrollable trembling, hallucinations, severe anxiety, sweating, and sudden feelings of terror. Delirium tremens can be both frightening and, in severe cases, deadly. Treatment includes observation, comfort care, and in some cases medication.





Phoronis (medicine)


phoronis
<zoology> A remarkable genus of marine worms having tentacles around the mouth. It is usually classed with the gephyreans. Its larva (Actinotrocha) undergoes a peculiar metamorphosis.

Origin: NL, fr. L. Phoronis, a surname of Io, Gr.

Source: Websters Dictionary