Clouding
Clouding
Clouding (/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/), in a medical context, refers to a state of confusion or lack of clear understanding. It is often used to describe symptoms related to cognitive impairment or mental health disorders.
Etymology
The term "clouding" originates from the English word "cloud", which metaphorically represents a state of obscurity or lack of clarity. In a medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to describe a state of mental confusion or lack of clear understanding.
Related Terms
- Cognitive Impairment: A broad term that covers any characteristic that acts as a barrier to the cognitive process. This could include mental health disorders, brain injury, or age-related decline.
- Mental Health: Refers to a person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
- Confusion: A symptom that makes it hard to think clearly and quickly.
- Delirium: An acute, usually reversible, state of confusion.
- Dementia: A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clouding
- Wikipedia's article - Clouding
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