Definition of Dts

DTS is a three-letter acronym that may refer to:

• Digital Theater System, a digital sound format
• DTS Coherent Acoustics, a codec used with Digital Theatre System
• Data Transformation Services, a Microsoft database tool
• Decode Timestamp, a feature of MPEG-coded multimedia streams
• Defense Travel System, A US Department of Defense system for creating travel orders
• Distributed Temperature Sensing, an optoelectronic temperature sensing device
• Dynamix Three Space (.DTS), a file format used by Torque Game Engine
• Revision control, also known as Document Tracking System
• Dragon's Tooth Sword, a fictional weapon from the video game Deus Ex

Delirium tremens (colloquially, the DTs, "the horrors", "the shakes" or "rum fits;" literally, "shaking delirium" or "trembling madness" in Latin) is an acute episode of delirium that is usually caused by withdrawal or abstinence, from alcohol following habitual excessive drinking, or benzodiazepines or barbiturates (and other major tranquilizers). Delirium tremens can also appear after a rapid reduction in the amount of alcohol being consumed by heavy drinkers, or a rapid reduction of intake of benzodiazepines or barbiturates. Caused by alcohol, it only occurs in individuals with a history of constant, long-term alcohol consumption. Occurrence due to benzodiazepine or barbiturate withdrawal does not require as long a period of consistent intake of such drugs. Prior use of both tranquilizers and alcohol can compound the symptoms, and while extremely rare, is the most dangerous especially if untreated. Barbiturates are generally accepted as being extremely dangerous, both due to overdose potential and addiction potential including the extreme withdrawal syndrome that usually is marked by delirium tremens upon discontinuation. Due to this, barbiturates are rarely used ambulatory anymore, being replaced by the generally accepted less dangerous benzodiazepines, which however still cause a similar withdrawal syndrome.