hypnogenesis
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hyp·no·gen·e·sis
(hĭp′nō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)n.
The process of inducing or entering sleep or a hypnotic state.
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: Hypnosisthe process of producing a hypnotic condition or state of hypnosis. — hypnogenetic, adj.
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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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