Meaning of the word "delirium tremens" in English
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delirium tremens
US /dɪˌlɪr.i.əm ˈtrem.enz/
UK /dɪˌlɪr.i.əm ˈtrem.enz/
Noun
1.
a psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.
Example:
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After days without alcohol, he started experiencing delirium tremens.
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The doctor warned him about the risks of delirium tremens if he stopped drinking abruptly.
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