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cocaine intoxication delirium

in DSM–IV–TR and DSM–5, a reversible syndrome that develops over a short period of time (usually hours to days) following the heavy ingestion of cocaine. It includes disturbances of consciousness (e.g., reduced ability to focus, sustain, or shift attention), accompanied by changes in cognition (e.g., memory deficit, disorientation, or language disturbance) in excess of those usually associated with cocaine intoxication. See also substance intoxication delirium.

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focal length

focal length

(symbol: f) the distance between the surface of a lens and the point at which it focuses the light passing through the lens.