hypnosis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 See also 1.2.4 External links

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕπνος (hupnos), “‘sleep’”) + -osis.

[edit] Noun

hypnosis (plural hypnoses)

1. a trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced
2. the art or skill of hypnotism

[edit] Related terms

• hypnotise
• hypnotize
• hypnotic
• hypnotism
• hypnotist

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• somnolism
• mesmerism

[edit] External links

• hypnosis in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• hypnosis in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911