Delirium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002974",
  "term": "Delirium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An acute and fluctuating disturbance of consciousness characterized by inattention, disorganized thinking, and perceptual disturbances. This neurocognitive disorder can result from underlying medical conditions, drug intoxication, or withdrawal. It represents a transient global disorder of cognitive function, often reversible with appropriate treatment of the underlying cause.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "confusion",
    "hallucination",
    "withdrawal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 860 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/delirium/"
}