acute organic brain syndrome

/əˌkjut ɔrˌgænɪk breɪn ˌsɪnˈdroʊm/
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Definitions of acute organic brain syndrome
  1. noun
    any disorder (as sudden confusion or disorientation) in an otherwise normal person that is due to reversible (temporary) impairment of brain tissues (as by head injuries or drugs or infection)
    synonyms: acute brain disorder
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    type of:
    disorder, upset
    a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
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