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hypnotism
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hypnotism /hyp·no·tism/ (hip´no-tizm) the study of or the method or practice of inducing hypnosis.
hyp·no·tism (hpn-tzm)
n.
1. The theory or practice of inducing hypnosis.
2. The act of inducing hypnosis.

hypno·tist n.

hypnotism,
n the practice of hypnosis. See also hypnosis.

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.

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