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English

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Alonso Quijano, the title character of Don Quixote, recovering from madness on his deathbed.

Etymology

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From terminal +‎ lucidity.

Noun

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terminal lucidity (uncountable)

  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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