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hypnosis

hyp·no·sis [ hip nṓssiss ] (plural hyp·no·ses [ hip nṓ sz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. artificially induced condition: a condition that can be artificially induced in people, in which they can respond to questions and are very susceptible to suggestions from the hypnotist

2. induction of hypnosis: the technique or practice of inducing a state of hypnosis in people

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