mesmerism

noun

mes·mer·ism | \ ˈmez-mə-ˌri-zəm

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also ˈmes-\

Definition of mesmerism

1 : hypnotic induction held to involve animal magnetism broadly : hypnotism

2 : hypnotic appeal

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made a living at mesmerism and the selling of medical remedies of dubious value

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mesmerism

noun

mes·mer·ism | \ ˈmez-mə-ˌriz-əm also ˈmes-\

Medical Definition of mesmerism

: hypnotic induction by the practices of F. A. Mesmer that was believed to involve animal magnetism broadly : hypnotism

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