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altered state of consciousness

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noun

  1. any modification of the normal state of consciousness or awareness, including drowsiness or sleep and also states created by the use of alcohol, drugs, hypnosis, or techniques of meditation.

Etymology

Origin of altered state of consciousness

First recorded in 1970–75

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