Hypnosis is defined as “a sleeplike state usually induced by another person in which the subject may experience forgotten or suppressed memories, hallucinations, and heightened suggestibility. ” ​ — The American Heritage Dictionary.
” Hüpnoos on sügav lõdvestusseisund, mille ajal inimene on sugestioonile tavalisest vastuvõtlikum. ” ( „Psühhiaatria ” õpik.)