A mental state in which reactions to environmental stimuli are inappropriate because the person is bewildered, perplexed, or unable to orientate himself. [L. confusio, a confounding]
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con·fu·sion kən-'fyü-zhən n disturbance of consciousness characterized by inability to engage in orderly thought or by lack of power to distinguish, choose, or act decisively
con·fu·sion·al -zhnəl, -zhən-əl adj
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con·fu·sion (kən-fuґzhən) [L. confusus, past part. of confundere to mix together] disturbed orientation in regard to time, place, or person, sometimes accompanied by disordered consciousness. confusional adjMedical dictionary. 2011.