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hypnotism

[hip´no-tizm]

the study of or the method or practice of inducing hypnosis.

hyp·no·tism

(hip'nō-tizm),

1. The process or act of inducing hypnosis. Synonym(s): somnolism

2. The practice or study of hypnosis.

[G. hypnos, sleep]

hypnotism

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

hypnotism

(hĭp′nə-tĭz′əm)

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.

hyp·no·tism

(hip'nŏ-tizm)

1. The process or act of inducing hypnosis.

2. The practice or study of hypnosis.
See: mesmerism

[G. hypnos, sleep]

hypnotism,

n the practice of hypnosis. See also hypnosis.

hyp·no·sis

(hip-nō'sis)

Artificially induced trancelike state, resembling somnambulism, in which the subject is highly susceptible to suggestion, oblivious to all else, and responds readily to the commands of the hypnotist.

[G. hypnos, sleep, + -osis, condition]

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I'll laugh tomorrow

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