Guided imagery
| Guided imagery | |
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| Term | Guided imagery |
| Short definition | guanine (GWAH-neen) A chemical compound used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA. It's a kind of purine |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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guided imagery - (pronounced) (GY-ded IH-muh-jree) A technique in which a person visualizes positive images or scenarios in their mind. During guided imagery, a person uses all of their senses in their imagination to relax the body and develop a sense of well-being. Guided imagery can be used to reduce stress, pain, anxiety and depression, and to help with symptoms associated with diseases such as cancer. Also called Guided Visualization and Imagination Therapy
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