Carphologia
Carphologia
Carphologia (pronounced: kar-fo-lo-ji-a) is a medical term that refers to a condition often observed in patients suffering from severe illnesses, particularly those with high fever or delirium. It is characterized by the patient's aimless plucking at bedclothes or air, as if picking at imaginary objects.
Etymology
The term 'Carphologia' is derived from the Greek words 'karphos', meaning 'straw' or 'chaff', and 'logia', meaning 'study'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe the behavior of feverish patients who appeared to be picking at non-existent objects.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Carphologia is the aimless and involuntary plucking or picking motion made by the patient. This is often accompanied by a state of delirium or high fever. The patient may appear to be interacting with or attempting to grasp at unseen objects in their immediate environment.
Related Terms
- Delirium: A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of the environment.
- Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.
- Floccillation: A term often used interchangeably with Carphologia, though it specifically refers to the picking at bedclothes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carphologia
- Wikipedia's article - Carphologia
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