hallucinosis
/həˌluːsəˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person experiences hallucinations, often without other psychotic symptoms.
- Hallucinosis is different from schizophrenia because the person usually knows the hallucinations aren't real.
- Alcohol hallucinosis can occur in heavy drinkers who suddenly stop drinking.
- The doctor diagnosed her with organic hallucinosis caused by a brain injury.