hypnosis

hyp·no·sis

noun \hip-ˈnō-səs\

plural hyp·no·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of HYPNOSIS

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

3

: hypnotism 1

Examples of HYPNOSIS

1. He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
2. While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.

Origin of HYPNOSIS

New Latin

First Known Use: 1876

Related to HYPNOSIS

Synonyms: hypnotism, mesmerism

Related Words: autohypnosis, automatism, autosuggestion, self-hypnosis, self-suggestion; bewitchment, enchantment, spellbinding

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Rhymes with HYPNOSIS

cirrhosis, kenosis, lordosis, meiosis, miosis, mitosis, narcosis, necrosis, neurosis, orthosis, osmosis, prognosis, psychosis, sclerosis, stenosis, thrombosis