HYPNOSIS


Meaning of HYPNOSIS in English

[ hɪp'nəʊsɪs ]

■ 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

C19: from Gk hupnos 'sleep' + -osis .

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