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Terminal Lucidity: Learn More in the New IANDS Glossary!

Our first ever IANDS Glossary entry discusses terminal lucidity, where terminally ill patients witness a burst of clarity and physical ability prior to death

Terminal lucidity is a phenomenon where people experience a sudden spike in mental clarity, and sometimes physical ability, shortly before they die. Learn more in this IANDS glossary entry!

Matt Terzi
July 2, 2025
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