altered consciousness

collocation in English

meaningsofalteredandconsciousness

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altered
adjective
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/ˈɒl.təd/us
/ˈɑːl.tɚd/
changed; ...
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consciousness
noun[U]
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/ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/us
/ˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/
the state of understanding and ...
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(Definition ofalteredandconsciousnessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In thisalteredconsciousness, the scale of spaces and things appears relational rather than axiomatic, and the psyche and the social become integrated.
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The scene cuts back to the hospital room, where the soldier is now awake, though clearly dazed or otherwise in a state ofalteredconsciousnessof some kind.
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This has been defined as a "brief disturbance of brain function which may causealteredconsciousness and which develops suddenly, ceases spontaneously, and exhibits an open-ended tendency to recur".
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Common symptoms include diaphoresis, hypertension, sinus tachycardia, muscle spasm or fasciculation, nausea and vomiting,alteredconsciousnessand local pain at the bite site.
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This pus-filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur duringalteredconsciousness.
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Knowing very little about kundalini, he began to read as much as he could with hisalteredconsciousness.
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These patterns and shapes can be seen without aid of psychotropic substances but under their influence the heightened effects precipitate modes ofalteredconsciousness.
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In extreme cases the patient may experience mild personality changes, headache,alteredconsciousness, visual problems, seizures, coma and possibly death.
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Seir is interpreted differently by different groups and practitioners, but usually taken to indicatealteredconsciousnessor even total loss of physical control.
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Thealteredconsciousnessproduced by wine has been considered religious since its origin.
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When in a state of hypnosis, otherwise known as a trance, one experiences deep relaxation andalteredconsciousness.
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Scientists believe the flashing lights triggered photosensitive seizures in which visual stimuli like flashing lights can causealteredconsciousness.
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These episodes often involve temporary muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis),alteredconsciousness, vision abnormalities, seizures, and severe headaches resembling migraines.
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This is in line with other researchers who have found that sleep deprivation produces hallucinations and states ofalteredconsciousness.
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Scientists believe that the flashing lights triggered photosensitive seizures in which visual stimuli such as flashing lights can causealteredconsciousness.
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The justification of this research is that entoptic phenomena normally occur during states ofalteredconsciousness, the practice of which may impact our views of ancient religious and social practice.
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The most common symptoms of meningitis are headache and neck stiffness associated with fever, confusion oralteredconsciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light (photophobia) or loud noises (phonophobia).
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