noun a type of surgery performed under hypnosis
In psychology, hypnosurgery may be used as a form of therapy to help patients overcome fears or trauma related to surgery.
Hypnosurgery is a medical procedure where hypnosis is used to induce a state of relaxation and reduce pain during surgery.
Hypnosurgery may be studied in neuroscience to understand the effects of hypnosis on the brain during surgical procedures.
Some practitioners of alternative medicine incorporate hypnosurgery as a holistic approach to healing and wellness.
In the field of literature, hypnosurgery may be used as a plot device in science fiction or speculative fiction novels to explore the concept of altering memories or performing surgery on the subconscious mind.
Psychologists may use hypnosurgery as a therapeutic technique to help patients overcome psychological issues or trauma by accessing their subconscious mind and making positive changes through suggestions or imagery while under hypnosis.
Neurosurgeons may use hypnosurgery as a term to describe surgical procedures performed under hypnosis, although this practice is not widely accepted in the medical community due to safety concerns and lack of scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.