A splitting of consciousness into two streams. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ko-kon´shәs-nis) a secondary consciousness coexisting with the main stream of consciousness. the edge of consciousness.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kō-kon′shŭs-nes Definitions: 1. A splitting of consciousness into two streams. 2. Awareness by one personality of the thoughts of another personality in dissociative disorder.