Medical Dictionary

hypnotism

noun hyp·no·tism \ˈhip-nə-ˌtiz-əm\

Medical Definition of HYPNOTISM

1
:  the study or act of inducing hypnosis—compare mesmerism
2
:  hypnosis 1

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