hypnogenesis

[hip-nuh-jen-uh-sis]

hyp·no·gen·e·sis

[hip-nuh-jen-uh-sis]
noun
induction of the hypnotic state.

Origin:
1885–90; hypno- + -genesis

hyp·no·ge·net·ic [hip-noh-juh-net-ik] , adjective
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Hypnogenesis has a plethora of syllables.
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a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells.
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hypnogenesis (ˌhɪpnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs)
 
n
psychol the induction of sleep or hypnosis
 
hypnogenetic
 
adj
 
hypnoge'netically
 
adv

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hypnogenesis hyp·no·gen·e·sis (hĭp'nō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The process of inducing or entering sleep or a hypnotic state.


hyp'no·ge·net'ic (-jə-nět'ĭk) or hyp'no·gen'ic or hyp·nog'e·nous (hĭp-nŏj'ə-nəs) adj.

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