hypnapagogic

hypnapagogic definition - medical

hyp·nap·a·gog·ic (hĭp-năpˌə-gŏjˈĭk, -gōˈjĭk)

adjective
  1. Causing wakefulness; preventing sleep.
  2. Of or relating to a state similar to the hypnagogic through which the mind passes while coming out of sleep.
  3. Relating to the images or hallucinations sometimes perceived during this state.

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