Hypnotic

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Hypnotic

Hypnotic (pronunciation: /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/) is a term used in medicine to describe substances, procedures, or treatments that induce hypnosis. The term is derived from the Greek word "hypnos," meaning sleep.

Etymology

The term "hypnotic" comes from the Greek word "hypnos," which means sleep. It was first used in the English language in the 17th century to describe a state of sleep or drowsiness. In the 19th century, the term began to be used in a medical context to describe substances or procedures that induce a state of hypnosis.

Related Terms

  • Hypnosis: A state of human consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness characterized by an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.
  • Sedative: A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
  • Anxiolytic: A medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety.
  • Psychoactive drug: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.
  • Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and reduced interactions with surroundings.

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