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Hypnosis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused on particular thoughts, feelings, images, sensations, or behaviors. While under hypnosis, a person may feel calm, relaxed, and more open to suggestion. Hypnosis is usually done with the help of a specially trained therapist. It may be used to help relieve stress, anxiety, and pain, and to help a person quit smoking or lose weight. Hypnosis is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. (NCI Dictionary)
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