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guided imagery
[ gahy-did im-ij-ree ]
/ ˈgaɪ dɪd ˈɪm ɪdʒ ri /
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noun
a relaxation technique in which words, sounds, etc., are used to evoke positive mental images, feelings, and thoughts.
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Also called guid·ed vis·u·al·i·za·tion [gahy-did vizh-oo-uh-lahy-zey-shuhn] /ˈgaɪ dɪd ˌvɪʒ u ə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən/ .
Origin of guided imagery
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby guided imagery
guide, guideboard, guidebook, guide center, guided, guided imagery, guided missile, guided missile cruiser, guide dog, guided wave, guide fossil
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