Delirifacient

Delirifacient
Delirifacient De*lir`i*fa"cient, a. [Delirium + L. faciens, -entis, p. pr. of facere to make.] (Med.) Producing, or tending to produce, delirium. -- n. Any substance which tends to cause delirium. [1913 Webster]

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  • delirifacient — /di lir i fāˈshənt/ adjective Producing delirium noun That which produces delirium • • • Main Entry: ↑delirious …   Useful english dictionary

  • delirifacient — de·lir·i·fa·cient (də lēr″ĭ faґshənt) [delirium + facient] 1. capable of causing delirium. 2. a drug which may produce delirium …   Medical dictionary

  • delirium — noun /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication …   Wiktionary

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