Delirium(noun)
A disturbed state of mind with confusion, restlessness, and sometimes hallucinations, often caused by illness or fever.
Hindi meaning:प्रलाप
Synonyms: Confusion, Frenzy, Disorientation, Hallucination
Antonyms: Clarity, Sanity, Awareness, Composure
Example: Due to high fever, the patient slipped into delirium and spoke incoherently.
Trick to remember: Think Delhi + remium in fever—you’re so sick that you talk nonsense and see things; that confused fever-state is delirium.
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