- neurosyphilis and hallucinations
Dictionary of Hallucinations. J.D. Blom. 2010.
neurosyphilis and hallucinations
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Donizetti, Domenico Gaetano Maria — (1797 1848) An Italian opera composer who suffered from neurosyphilis, and died in a state of * psychosis or general paralysis . On the basis of a careful reconstruction of Donizetti s medical history, which includes recurrent fevers, severe… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
syphilitic hallucinosis — The term syphilitic hallucinosis is used to denote a hallucinatory state attributable to syphilis. The medical Latin name syphilis comes from the Latin sus (swine), and the Greek philos (friend of). It was introduced in a medical didactic poem … Dictionary of Hallucinations
De Maupassant, Guy — (1850 1893) A French writer considered one of the fathers of the short story who described various types of hallucination in his literary works. It is known that de Maupassant used hallucinogens throughout his adult life, that he suffered… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
Schumann, Robert — (1810 1856) Also known as Robert Alexander Schumann, Benjamin Gottlieb Schumann, and Gottlob Schumann. A German composer, music journalist, and critic who from adolescence onwards suffered from severe depressions with recurrent suicidal… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
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organic hallucinosis — A term used to denote a syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent hallucinations occurring in the unclouded mind, attributable to a manifest organic disorder. Organic hallucinosis is believed to occur in the absence of other psychotic… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
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Swift, Jonathan — (1667 1745) An Irish poet, writer, and political satirist who is probably best remembered for his book Gulliver s Travels. The description of the miniature and giant figures in this book, referred to as Lilliputians and Gulliverians, as well… … Dictionary of Hallucinations
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