APHELXIA
\ɐfˈɛlksi͡ə], \ɐfˈɛlksiə], \ɐ_f_ˈɛ_l_k_s_iə]\
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Voluntary inactivity of the whole or the greater part of the external senses to the impressions of surrounding objects, during wakefulness. Revery, (F.) Reverie. Dr. Good has introduced this into his Nosology, as well as Aphelxia socors or absence of mind-A. intenta or abstraction of mind: and A. otiosa, Studium inane, Cenospudia, brown study or listless musing.
By Robley Dunglison