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See organic search results, organic semiconductor and OLED.
organic
1. of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of living plants and animals
2. of or relating to animal or plant constituents or products having a carbon basis
3. of or relating to one or more organs of an animal or plant
4. of, relating to, or belonging to the class of chemical compounds that are formed from carbon
5. of or relating to the essential constitutional laws regulating the government of a state

organic [ȯr′ganĀ·ik]
(organic chemistry)
Of chemical compounds, based on carbon chains or rings and also containing hydrogen with or without oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

organic
Said of a material or compound derived from vegetable or animal life.


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The American Psychiatric Association identifies delirium as a transient organic mental syndrome characterised by a reduced Level of consciousness, reduced ability to focus, perceptual disturbances and memory impairment.
Antianxiety Agent) * 75-year-old man * Organic mental syndrome (delirium) * Ativan 1 mg QID as needed (for pulling at urinary catheter) * Medication administration record (MAR) shows order was used 10 times in last two weeks and was effective * Recent admission after prostate surgery Discussion In this elderly man with delirium the recent prostate surgery is a telling piece of information, since general anesthesia often causes transient delirium, and this is an indication for use.
Any of the organic mental syndromes can interfere with a patient's understanding and compliance with treatment.
 
 
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