Topographical disorientation

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Topographical Disorientation (pronunciation: toh-poh-graf-ih-kal dis-awr-ee-en-tay-shun) is a neurological disorder that affects an individual's ability to orient themselves in space, even in familiar environments.

Etymology

The term "Topographical Disorientation" is derived from the Greek words "topos" meaning place, "graphia" meaning writing, and the Latin word "disorientare" meaning to lose direction.

Definition

Topographical Disorientation is a condition characterized by the inability to find one's way in the environment, despite having normal visual acuity, cognitive function, and motor skills. This condition is often associated with damage to various parts of the brain, including the hippocampus, parahippocampal gyrus, and retrosplenial cortex.

Related Terms

  • Egocentric disorientation: A subtype of topographical disorientation where the individual has difficulty identifying the location of objects relative to themselves.
  • Heading disorientation: Another subtype where the individual cannot represent the direction of their destination relative to their current position.
  • Landmark agnosia: A condition where the individual cannot recognize or use landmark information to navigate.
  • Anterograde disorientation: A condition where the individual cannot form new spatial representations.

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