Illusion (redirected from Illusions)

illusion /il·lu·sion/ (i-loo´zhun) a mental impression derived from misinterpretation of an actual experience.illu´sional

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il·lu·sion (-lzhn)

n.

1. An erroneous perception of reality.

2. An erroneous concept or belief.

3. The condition of being deceived by a false perception or belief.

4. Something, such as a fantastic plan or desire, that causes an erroneous belief or perception.

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il·lusion·al, il·lusion·ary (-zh-nr) adj.

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Illusion

A false visual perception of an object that others perceive correctly. A common example is the number of sightings of "UFOs" that turn out to be airplanes or weather balloons.

Mentioned in: Mental Status Examination

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illusion,

n a mistaken or erroneous perception of an object external to the individual. In some cases, the laws of physics explain the errors. In others, the explanation lies with the perceiver. Illusions should be distinguished from
hallucinations, which are perceptions that lack external stimuli, and
delusions, which are false beliefs. Illusions are seen in certain reactions to general anesthesia or intoxication.