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    disorientation
    /dɪsˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the condition of having lost one's sense of direction: "as we walked on into the night, an air of total disorientation descended"

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  3. Disorientation is a feeling of being confused about where you are, where you are going, or what is happening. Learn more about this word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Two common causes of disorientation are delirium and dementia. Delirium is caused by sudden abnormal brain functioning. It lasts for only a short period. It can be triggered by medications, infections, and trauma. Something as simple as a change in surroundings can also trigger delirium. For example, some adults may experience hospital delirium aft...

    Disorientation can be a side effect of some drugs, including: 1. alcohol 2. marijuana 3. prescription medications Withdrawal from certain drugs can also cause disorientation.

    The following physical disorders may cause disorientation: 1. amnesia 2. carbon monoxide poisoning 3. cerebral arteritis, or inflammation of arteries in the brain 4. cirrhosisand liver failure 5. central nervous system infections such as encephalitis or meningitis 6. complex partial seizures 7. concussion 8. dehydration 9. drug overdoses 10. electr...

    Disorientation is an altered mental state where a person does not know their location, identity, or time. It can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as delirium, dementia, or drug use. Learn how to recognize and help someone who is disoriented.

  4. The meaning of DISORIENTATE is disorient. Recent Examples on the Web Family members who checked on the couple called 911 after finding the man unresponsive in the living room and his girlfriend shivering and disorientated in the bedroom, the fire marshal said.

  5. DISORIENTATION meaning: 1. a feeling of being confused about where you are, where you are going, or what is happening: 2…. Learn more.

  6. disorientation: 1 n confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction “his disorientation was the result of inattention” Types: culture shock a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes Type of: confusedness , ...

  7. Disorientation is the loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings, or mental confusion or impaired awareness. The web page provides translations, synonyms, and pronunciation of disorientation.

  8. 4 senses: 1. the loss of one's bearings 2. a state of perplexity or confusion 1. to cause (someone) to lose his or her bearings.... Click for more definitions.

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