delirium tremens

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delirium tre·mens | \ -ˈtrē-mənz

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Definition of delirium tremens

: a violent delirium with tremors that is induced by excessive and prolonged use of alcoholic liquors

— called also d.t.'s

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Recent Examples on the Web As the story’s conclusion approaches, Birnam begins to battle with delirium tremens. — The Economist, 30 Nov. 2020 Originally, the idea had come from Italy, where sodium oxybate is used both to treat the delirium tremens of alcohol withdrawal and to wean those with addiction off drinking. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 10 Feb. 2020

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“Delirium tremens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delirium%20tremens. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.

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