| hypnosis | <procedure> A state of heightened awareness and focused concentration that can be used to manipulate the perception of pain. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| major hypnosis | A state of extreme suggestibility in hypnosis in which the subject is insensible to all outside impressions except the commands of the hypnotist. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| minor hypnosis | An induced state resembling normal sleep in which the subject is susceptible to suggestion, though not to the extent of catalepsy or somnambulism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lethargic hypnosis | The deep sleep following major hypnosis. Synonym: trance coma. (05 Mar 2000) |