| hypnogenic | <physiology> Relating to the production of hypnotic sleep; as, the so-called hypnogenic pressure points, pressure upon which is said to cause an attack of hypnotic sleep. Origin: Gr. Sleep + root of to be born. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hypnogenic spot | A pressure-sensitive point on the body of certain susceptible persons, which, when pressed, causes the induction of sleep. (05 Mar 2000) |