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Definition of Dissociation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Dissociation: In psychology and psychiatry, a perceived detachment of the mind from the emotional state or even from the body. Dissociation is characterized by a sense of the world as a dreamlike or unreal place and may be accompanied by poor memory of specific events.