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MeSH Heading: Confusion
Tree Number(s): C10.597.606.337; C23.888.592.604.339; F01.700.250
Unique ID: D003221
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003221
Scope Note: A mental state characterized by bewilderment, emotional disturbance, lack of clear thinking, and perceptual disorientation.
Entry Term(s): Bewilderment; Confusion, Post-Ictal; Confusion, Reactive; Confusional State; Disorientation
NLM Classification #: WL 340.1
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under COGNITION DISORDERS 1975-90
Online Note: search COGNITION DISORDERS 1969-74
History Note: 91(75); was see under COGNITION DISORDERS 1975-90
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2001/07/25

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