English Explanatory Dictionary

terminal lucidity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare, mysterious phenomenon when someone with a severe neurological or psychiatric condition (like dementia) experiences a sudden, temporary return of mental clarity, memory, and personality just before death, allowing for clear communication and recognition; appearing one's old self for a brief period before passing away.

Word forms

terminal lucidity

Etymology

From terminal + lucidity.

Synonyms

terminal rally rallying rally pre-mortem surge energy surge surge end-of-life experience
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