hypnogenesis

hyp·no·gen·e·sis

 (hĭp′nō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)

n.

The process of inducing or entering sleep or a hypnotic state.

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hyp′no·ge·net′ic (-jə-nĕt′ĭk) adj.

hyp′no·ge·net′i·cal·ly adv.

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hypnogenesis

(ˌhɪpnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)

n

(Psychology) psychol the induction of sleep or hypnosis

hypnogenetic adj

ˌhypnogeˈnetically adv

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hypnogenesis

the process of inducing a state of hypnosis. — hypnogenetic, adj.

See also: Hypnosis

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the process of producing a hypnotic condition or state of hypnosis. — hypnogenetic, adj.

See also: Psychology

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Noun

1.

hypnogenesis - the induction of sleep or hypnosis induction - the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"

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