imagery

imagery definition - medical

im·age·ry (ĭmˈĭj-rē)

noun
  1. A set of mental pictures or images.
  2. A technique in behavior therapy in which the patient is conditioned to use pleasant fantasies to counteract the unpleasant feelings associated with anxiety.

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