definition of hypnotic
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hypnotic hypnotic hyp·not·ic (hĭp-nŏt'ĭk) adj. Of or relating to hypnotism or hypnosis. Inducing or tending to induce sleep; soporific. n. An agent that causes sleep.
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Hypnosis Hypnosis. Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.ypnosis. Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.
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What is Clinical Hypnosis? What is Clinical Hypnosis? Simply speaking hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. Clinical Hypnosis or Hypnotherapy, therefore, is the use of an altered state of consciousness, or trance, for therapeutic endpoint. This means that people are not treated with hypnosis but are treated in hypnosis.
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tranquilizer tran·quil·iz·er. n. 1. One that serves to tranquilize, as soothing music. 2. Any of various drugs used to reduce tension or anxiety; an antianxiety agent. 3. Any of various drugs used to treat psychotic states; an antipsychotic drug. Not in scientific use.ntipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug-tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired.
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Glossary of Dental Clinical and Administrative Terms Sedation: the act of calming, especially by the administration of a sedative (i.e., a drug that quiets nervous excitement). Moderate Sedation: a drug induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation.
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- Anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics are drugs that work on the central nervous system to treat anxiety and insomnia. The main classes of drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Please refer to the drug classes listed below for further information. 1  barbiturates. 2  benzodiazepines.  miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
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- 1. used as a noun. Your subconscious is the part of your mind that can influence you or affect your behaviour without your being aware of it. The memory of it all was locked deep in my subconscious. 2. used as an adjective. You can also use subconscious as an adjective in front of a noun.
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- en·trance 1. n. 1. The act or an instance of entering. 2. A means or point by which to enter. 3. Permission or power to enter; admission: gained entrance to medical school. 4. The point, as in a musical score, at which a performer begins. 5.
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i Definition of mythical. 1 : based on or described in a myth especially as contrasted with history. 2 usually mythical : existing only in the imagination : fictitious, imaginary constructed a mythical all-star team. 3 usually mythic : having qualities suitable to myth : legendary the twilight of a mythic professional career — Clayton Riley.
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- Noun. 1. anesthesia-loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness. anaesthesia. cryoanaesthesia, cryoanesthesia-insensibility resulting from cold. general anaesthesia, general anesthesia-a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation).
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- Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page: <a href=http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Hypnotic+drugs>hypnotic</a>.
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What is hypnosis and How does hypnotherapy work? Definition of hypnotherapy. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep. It does involve the induction of a trance-like condition, but when in it, the patient is actually in an enhanced state of awareness, concentrating entirely on the hypnotist's voice.
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Glamour [[:Category:{{{Images}}}|Images]] Glamour is a supernatural form of mental compulsion or influence that is specific to vampires. Glamouring is similar to hypnosis, and while all vampires have this power, it needs to be taught as it does not appear to come naturally.
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- This is the form of hypnosis that is widely advertised with hypnosis CDs and MP3s, along with hypnosis tapes. Once in a hypnotic state, traditional hypnosis methods connect with the subconscious and use direct suggestions and commands to influence a person’s behaviors, thoughts, feelings and actions.
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Anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics Anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics are drugs that work on the central nervous system to treat anxiety and insomnia. The main classes of drugs are benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Please refer to the drug classes listed below for further information. 1  barbiturates.  benzodiazepines.
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Sedation Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Drugs which can be used for sedation include propofol, etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam.
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Chapter 11 Informative and Persuasive Speaking According to the American Psychological Association's Div. 30 (Society of Psychological Hypnosis), hypnosis is a procedure during which a health professional or researcher suggests while treating someone, that he or she experience changes in sensations, perceptions, thoughts or behavior.lthough some hypnosis is used to make people more alert, most hypnosis includes suggestions for relaxation, calmness and well-being. Instructions to imagine or think about pleasant experiences are also commonly included during hypnosis. People respond to hypnosis in different ways.
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What is Hypnosis? It’s not like what you see in the movies. Hypnosis is a natural state of selective, focused attention, and, even though it is 100% natural and normal, it remains one of the most fascinating phenomena of the human mind.Our ability to enter this unique state of consciousness opens the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration and change.ypnosis is a natural state of selective, focused attention, and, even though it is 100% natural and normal, it remains one of the most fascinating phenomena of the human mind.
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- Full Definition of PSYCHOANALYSIS. : a method of analyzing psychic phenomena and treating emotional disorders that involves treatment sessions during which the patient is encouraged to talk freely about personal experiences and especially about early childhood and dreams. — psy·cho·an·a·lyst \-ˈa-nə-list\ noun.
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subconscious /ˌsʌbˈkɑːnʃəs/. noun. Learner's definition of SUBCONSCIOUS. [noncount]. : the part of a person's mind that has ideas, feelings, etc., that the person is not aware of. — compare unconscious. A person's behavior can be influenced by urges that exist only in the subconscious. Those feelings had been hidden in her subconscious.
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psychotic Definition of psychotic. : of, relating to, marked by, or affected with psychosis a psychotic patient psychotic behavior.
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Hypnosis Hypnosis is usually induced by a procedure known as a hypnotic induction involving a series of preliminary instructions and suggestions. The use of hypnotism for therapeutic purposes is referred to as  hypnotherapy , while its use as a form of entertainment for an audience is known as  stage hypnosis .
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Hypnosis Hypnosis is a state of human consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion. Theories explaining what occurs during hypnosis fall into two groups.ltered state theories see hypnosis as an altered state of mind or trance, marked by a level of awareness different from the ordinary conscious state. In contrast, Non-state theories see hypnosis as a form of imaginative role-enactment.
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- Sedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives generally work by modulating signals within the central nervous system. If sedatives are misused or accidentally combined, as in the case of combining prescription sedatives with alcohol, they can dangerously depress important signals that are needed to maintain heart and lung function.
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Using Medication to Manage Pain and Reduce Sleep Problems Hypnotics are stronger prescription medications that promote sleep, and fall into two classes: the benzodiazepines (e.g., Halcion or Restoril), and the non-benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine receptor agonists (e.g. Ambien or Lunesta).
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- anxiolytic - a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability antianxiety drug, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer benzodiazepine - any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency