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altered state of consciousness
noun[ C ]
psychology specializeduk /ˌɒl.təd ˌsteɪt əv ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/ us /ˈɑːl.tɚd ˌsteɪt əv ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/(alsoaltered consciousness, state of altered consciousness)
the state of being aware of things in a way that is different from the normal state of being awake, for example when you are asleep or affected by drugs:
Hypnotism is a slightly altered state of consciousness.
Early symptoms of the infection are usually low blood pressure, altered consciousness, and high fever.
Relaxation exercises can induce a state of altered consciousness and give individuals a sense of control.
Medicinal plants were used in sacred rituals to evoke altered states of consciousness.
The primary altered state of consciousness that we're all familiar with is dreaming.
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