terminal lucidity

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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.

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