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alcoholic hallucinosis

alcohol use–related hallucinations, often auditory, that the individual may not realize are hallucinations. The individual remains lucid but may feel persecuted and behave aggressively. Also called alcohol hallucinosis. See also alcohol-induced psychotic disorder.

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crypsis

crypsis

n. the ability to remain inconspicuous through immobility and other behavior or through the use of camouflage. —cryptic adj.