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 Learn More About disorientation
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“Disorientation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/disorientation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2021.
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