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MeSH Heading: Delirium
Tree Number(s): C10.597.606.337.500; C23.888.592.604.339.500; F01.700.250.500; F03.615.350
Unique ID: D003693
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003693
Annotation: this is not the French "délire" ( = DELUSIONS)
Scope Note: A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2)
Entry Term(s): Delirium of Mixed Origin; Subacute Delirium
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/30

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