Confusion between similar letter sequences with minims (such as uu and nn) in old handwritten documents.

plural of confused deputy

(computing) A computer program that is innocently fooled by some other party into misusing its authority.

(aviation) A zone of indeterminism over a navigation beacon (such as a VOR), where the direction-finding ability of the receiver outputs a random direction as flying over the beacon results in no direction to the beacon, giving a spinning direction indicator display. Also refers to flying over a magnetic pole, and its effects on a magnetic compass.

plural of cone of confusion

(of an infant) Affected by nipple confusion; having difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples.

The situation in which an infant has difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples (such as feeding bottles or pacifiers), often resulting in ineffective sucking or refusal to breastfeed.

A beetle of the species Tribolium confusum.

plural of confused flour beetle