phrenitis
/frɪˈnaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the brain, often causing fever, delirium, or mental disturbance.
- In ancient medical texts, phrenitis was often described as a dangerous brain fever.
- The patient was diagnosed with phrenitis after showing signs of severe confusion and high fever.
- The outbreak of phrenitis in the village caused panic among the residents.
- A state of intense excitement, frenzy, or mental agitation.
- His phrenitis over the new project made him work day and night without rest.
- The political rally descended into a phrenitis of shouting and chaos.
- The crowd was caught in a phrenitis of joy after the team won the championship.