Delirium - Glossary
Glossary
Meningitis: inflammation or infection of the coverings of the brainEncephalitis: inflammation or infection of the brain per se
Septicemia: a bloodstream infection, characterized by bacteria and/or their toxins in the blood
DSM: The Diagnostic and Statistic Manual Of Mental Disorders
Hallucination: False sensation of something being present when it is not really there
Illusion: Misinterpretation of one thing as something else
Organophosphates: insecticidal compounds
EEG: A test to measure the electrical activity of the brain
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