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hallucinosis

 

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Noun hallucinosis has 1 sense
  1. hallucinosis - a mental state in which the person has continual hallucinations
    --1 is a kind of
    psychological state, mental state

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Hallucinosis


Description

Hallucinosis is a medical condition characterized by an altered perception of reality, often involving visual or auditory hallucinations. It can be a symptom of certain mental disorders or substance abuse.

Senses and Usages

Noun (Medical)

In a medical context, hallucinosis refers to a state of consciousness where the affected individual experiences hallucinations, which can be visual, auditory, or sensory in nature.

Example Sentence: Patients with alcohol withdrawal often exhibit symptoms of hallucinosis, such as hearing voices or seeing imaginary objects.

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Noun (Popular)

In popular culture, hallucinosis can also refer to a fictional or imagined world that a person experiences during a hallucinogenic drug trip.

Example Sentence: The movie portrayed the character's intense hallucinosis after taking a powerful psychedelic drug.

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Adjective (Local)

When used locally, hallucinosis describes a phenomenon specific to a particular region or locality.

Example Sentence: The folklore of this town includes tales of hallucinosis-induced encounters with mythical creatures.

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