hypnotism /hyp·no·tism/ (hip´no-tizm) the study of or the method or practice of inducing hypnosis.
hypnotism
hypnotism,
hypnotism (hip´nōtiz
m),
hyp·no·tism (h p n -tz m)n. 1. The theory or practice of inducing hypnosis. 2. The act of inducing hypnosis. hyp no·tist n. |
hypnotism
[hip′nətiz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, hypnos, sleep
the study or practice of inducing hypnosis.
hypnotism,
n the practice of hypnosis. See also hypnosis.
hypnotism (hip´nōtiz
m),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.
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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