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organic hallucinations

hallucinations associated with a specific brain-based factor. Stimulation or irritation of part of the brain or a sensory pathway may be a factor, and precipitating causes include aneurysm, tumor, epilepsy, drug use (including some prescribed drugs), and abuse of alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, or similar substances.

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February 17th 2025

transdermal patch

transdermal patch

an adhesive application that is designed to release a drug at a steady rate via absorption through the skin into the bloodstream. Transdermal patches are used, for example, to administer nicotine in progressively smaller doses to people who are trying to give up smoking.