hallucination

hallucination definition - medical

hal·lu·ci·na·tion (hə-lo͞oˌsə-nāˈshən)

noun
  1. False or distorted perception of objects or events with a compelling sense of their reality, usually resulting from a mental disorder or drug.
  2. The objects or events so perceived.

Related Forms:

  • hal·luˈci·nateˌ verb

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