hypnosis

Etymology

Derived from hypn(otic) + -osis (“state”, “condition”, nominal derivational suffix).

noun

  1. A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
  2. Any of various sleep-like conditions.
  3. The art or skill of hypnotism.

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