mesmerism

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A noun referring to the practice or act of inducing a state of hypnosis or trance in a person.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa la práctica o acción de inducir a una persona a un estado de hipnosis o trance, así como la doctrina o técnica asociada a dicho procedimiento.

1. Hypnotic technique B2 formal

   The practice or technique of inducing a hypnotic state in a person, often through focused attention or suggestion.

   • The therapist used mesmerism to help the patient relax deeply.
   • He studied the principles of mesmerism in his psychology course.
   • In the 19th century, mesmerism was a popular form of alternative therapy.
   • She underwent a session of mesmerism to overcome her phobia.

   🇪🇸Técnica hipnótica

   Sinónimos: animal magnetismhypnosishypnotism

2. Historical theory of animal magnetism C1 formal scientific

   An 18th-century theory proposed by Franz Mesmer, positing an invisible natural force (animal magnetism) that influences living beings, often linked to healing and hypnosis.

   • Mesmerism was widely debated among physicians in the 1700s.
   • The idea of animal magnetism eventually evolved into modern hypnotherapy.
   • Historical accounts describe mesmerism as a combination of ritual and suggestion.
   • Many people were skeptical of mesmerism's claims about magnetic fluids.

   🇪🇸Teoría del magnetismo animal

   Sinónimos: animal magnetismmagnetism

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