hypnosis
noun
hyp·no·sis
hip-ˈnō-səs 
plural hypnoses
hip-ˈnō-ˌsēz
1
: a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
Examples of hypnosis in a Sentence
He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.
Recent Examples on the Web
Psychologists, for instance, have employed techniques like hypnosis, meditation and creative visualization for a while in order to help people gain deeper perspective on their problems and ultimately work through them.
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
This new outpost offers a few additional treatments including colonics and energy healings — which incorporate techniques such as hypnosis and sound therapy.
—Eimear Lynch Monica Khemsurov Kurt Soller Gisela Williams Caitie Kelly Elissa Suh, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
This new outpost offers a few additional treatments including colonics and energy healings — which incorporate techniques such as hypnosis and sound therapy.
—Eimear Lynch Monica Khemsurov Kurt Soller Gisela Williams Caitie Kelly Elissa Suh, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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hypnosis
noun
hyp·no·sis
hip-ˈnō-səs
plural hypnoses
-ˈnō-ˌsēz
: a trancelike state resembling sleep that is caused in a person by another whose suggestions are readily accepted and acted upon by the person in this state
Etymology
scientific Latin hypnosis "hypnosis," derived from Greek hypnos "sleep," from Hypnos "the Greek god of sleep"
Medical Definition
hypnosis
noun
hyp·no·sis
hip-ˈnō-səs
plural hypnoses
-ˌsēz
1
: a trancelike state of altered consciousness that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
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