SINCE 1828
disorientation
noun
dis·ori·en·ta·tion
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Medical Definition of disorientation
: a usually transient state of confusion especially as to time, place, or identity often as a result of disease or drugs
Other Words from disorientation
disorientate
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transitive verb
disorientated;
disorientating
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transitive verb
disorientated;
disorientating
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