Disorientation
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-003296
A state of confusion regarding one's surroundings, identity, or the passage of time. This condition can manifest as difficulty recognizing familiar places or people, or an impaired sense of the current date or time. It is a common symptom of neurological disorders and exposure to certain neurotoxic substances.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-003296 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 862 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103) |
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