A hypnopompic state (or hypnopomp) is the state of consciousness leading out of sleep, a term coined by the psychical researcher Frederic Myers. Its twin is the hypnagogic state at sleep onset; though often conflated, the two states are not identical. The hypnagogic state is rational waking cognition trying to make sense of non-linear images and a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnopompic
<psychology> Denoting the occurrence of visions or dreams during the drowsy state following sleep. ... Origin: hypno-+ G. Pompe, procession ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
hypnopompic 1. Of or relating to or associated with the partially conscious state that precedes complete awakening from sleep. 2. Persisting temporarily after sleep before complete awakening; as with dreams or visions. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2792/4