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siderism

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sid·​er·​ism | \ ˈsidəˌrizəm \
plural -s

Definition of siderism

: a phenomenon similar to animal magnetism formerly supposed to result from the bringing of iron or other inorganic bodies into connection with the human body

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History and Etymology for siderism

New Latin siderismus, from sider- + Latin -ismus -ism

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“Siderism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siderism. Accessed 23 Oct. 2020.

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