Hypnosis
| Hypnosis | |
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| Term | Hypnosis |
| Short definition | hypnosis (hip NOH sister) A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused on a specific thought, feeling, image, sensation, or behavior. Under hypnosis, a person can feel calm, relaxed, and more open to suggestions. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
hypnosis - (pronounced) (hip NOH sister) A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused on a specific thought, feeling, image, sensation, or behavior. Under hypnosis, a person can feel calm, relaxed, and more open to suggestions. Hypnosis is usually performed with the help of a specially trained therapist. It can be used to relieve stress, anxiety, and pain, and to help a person quit smoking or lose weight. Hypnosis is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
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