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disorientation

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disorientation /dis·or·i·en·ta·tion/ (-or?e-en-ta´shun) the loss of proper bearings, or a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity.
spatial disorientation  the inability of a pilot or other air crew member to determine spatial attitude in relation to the surface of the earth; it occurs in conditions of restricted vision, and results from vestibular illusions.

dis·o·ri·en·ta·tion (ds-ôr-n-tshn)
n.
1. Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.
2. A temporary or permanent state of confusion regarding place, time, or personal identity.

disorientation
the patient appears to suffer a loss of proper bearings, or a state of mental confusion as to time, place or identity.

cetacean disorientation

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