English word hypnosis comes from English hypnotic, English -osis
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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hypnotic | English (eng) | A person who is, or can be, hypnotized.. A soporific substance. Inducing sleep; soporific.. Of, or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism. |
-osis | English (eng) | (pathology) functional disease or condition such as hepatosis. Formation, increase. Process, action. |
hypnosis | English (eng) | A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.. The art or skill of hypnotism. |