- state of hypnosis
- state of consciousness brought on by a hypnotist
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
state of hypnosis
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Hypnosis — For the states induced by hypnotic drugs, see Sleep and Unconsciousness. Hypnotized redirects here. For other uses, see Hypnotized (disambiguation). Hypnosis Applications Hypnotherapy Stage hypnosis Self hypnosis Origins Animal magnetism Franz… … Wikipedia
hypnosis — noun 1 (U) a sleep like state of the brain in which someone s thoughts and actions can be influenced by the person who caused this state: under hypnosis (=in a state of hypnosis): describing details of your early childhood while under hypnosis 2… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
hypnosis — n. A state of consciousness in which the subject loses the power to control his or her actions and becomes very sensitive to suggestion. v. hypnotize The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney… … Law dictionary
hypnosis — ► NOUN ▪ the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. ORIGIN from Greek hupnos sleep … English terms dictionary
hypnosis — [hip nō′sis] n. pl. hypnoses [hip nōsēz΄] [ModL: see HYPNO & OSIS] 1. a trancelike condition usually induced by another person, in which the subject is in a state of altered consciousness and responds, with certain limitations, to the suggestions … English World dictionary
hypnosis — /hip noh sis/, n., pl. hypnoses / seez/. 1. an artificially induced trance state resembling sleep, characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion. 2. hypnotism. [1875 80; HYPN(OTIC) + OSIS] * * * State that resembles sleep but is… … Universalium
Hypnosis in popular culture — This article lists stories in which hypnosis is featured as an important element. Passing mentions are omitted from this list.Written works* Bolesław Prus, Pharaoh (1895), in which High Priest Mefres gives post hypnotic suggestions to the Greek,… … Wikipedia
Hypnosis — A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use of therapeutic suggestion were a central feature of the early Greek healing temples, and variations of these techniques were practiced throughout the ancient world.… … Medical dictionary
hypnosis — hyp|no|sis [hıpˈnəusıs US ˈnou ] n [U] 1.) a state similar to sleep, in which someone s thoughts and actions can be influenced by someone else under hypnosis ▪ While under hypnosis, the victim was able to describe her attacker. 2.) the act of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hypnosis — [[t]hɪpno͟ʊsɪs[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Hypnosis is a state in which a person seems to be asleep but can still see, hear, or respond to things said to them. Bevin is now an adult and has re lived her birth experience under hypnosis. 2) N UNCOUNT… … English dictionary
