Hypnosis

hypnosis /hyp·no·sis/ (hip-no´sis) an altered state of consciousness characterized by focusing of attention, suspension of disbelief, increased amenability and responsiveness to suggestions and commands, and the subjective experience of responding involuntarily.

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hyp·no·sis (hp-nss)

n. pl. hyp·no·ses (-sz)

1. A trancelike state resembling somnambulism, usually induced by another person, in which the subject may experience forgotten or suppressed memories, hallucinations, and heightened suggestibility.

2. A sleeplike state or condition.

3. Hypnotism.

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Hypnosis

The means by which a state of extreme relaxation and suggestibility is induced: used to treat amnesia and identity disturbances that occur in dissociative disorders.

Mentioned in: Bed-Wetting, Dissociative Disorders, Multiple Personality Disorder

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hypnosis,

n an altered state of consciousness, usually resembling sleep or trance, which may use relaxation techniques, suggestion, and imagery.

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hypnosis (hipnō´sis),

n a condition of artificially induced sleep or of a trance resembling sleep induced by drugs, psychologic means, or both. Generally creating a condition of heightened suggestibility in the subject.

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hypnosis

an artificially induced state of passivity. In animals an immobility reflex can be induced with varying ease in the different species. It has some similarity to the hypnotic state in humans.

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animal hypnosis

can be induced by dopamine-receptor blockers or by restraint or visual fixation; guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens are most susceptible.