hypnotism (redirected from hypnotist)

hypnotism /hyp·no·tism/ (hip´no-tizm) the study of or the method or practice of inducing hypnosis.

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hyp·no·tism (hpn-tzm)

n.

1. The theory or practice of inducing hypnosis.

2. The act of inducing hypnosis.

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hypno·tist n.

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hypnotism,

n the practice of hypnosis. See also hypnosis.

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hypnotism (hip´nōtizm),

n 1. the method or practice of inducing sleep.
n 2. in medical jurisprudence, a mental state rendering the patient susceptible to suggestion at the will and inducement of another.