HYPNOSIS

hypnosis

(noun) a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hypnosis (countable and uncountable, plural hypnoses)

A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

The art or skill of hypnotism.

Source: Wiktionary


Hyp*no"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Supervention of sleep.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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