Hypnosurgery

Pronunciation: /hɪpnosɜrdʒi/

Definitions of hypnosurgery

noun a type of surgery performed under hypnosis

Example Sentences

A1 Hypnosurgery is a medical procedure that combines hypnosis with surgery.

A2 Some patients prefer hypnosurgery because it can help reduce anxiety before an operation.

B1 The effectiveness of hypnosurgery in pain management is still being studied.

B2 Hypnosurgery requires a skilled team of medical professionals to ensure its success.

C1 There are ethical considerations to take into account when using hypnosurgery as a treatment option.

C2 Research shows promising results for the use of hypnosurgery in complex medical cases.

Examples of hypnosurgery in a Sentence

formal Hypnosurgery is a medical procedure that involves using hypnosis to assist in performing surgery.

informal I heard they're using hypnosurgery to help patients relax during their operations.

slang Have you tried that new hypnosurgery technique? It's supposed to be really effective.

figurative In a way, hypnosurgery can be seen as the mind taking control over the body during a surgical procedure.

Grammatical Forms of hypnosurgery

• past tense: hypnosurgeried
• plural: hypnosurgeries
• comparative: more hypnosurgical
• superlative: most hypnosurgical
• present tense: hypnosurgeries
• future tense: will hypnosurgery
• perfect tense: have hypnosurgeried
• continuous tense: is hypnosurgering
• singular: hypnosurgery
• positive degree: hypnosurgical
• infinitive: to hypnosurgery
• gerund: hypnosurgerying
• participle: hypnosurgeried

Origin and Evolution of hypnosurgery

First Known Use: 1968 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'hypnosurgery' is a combination of 'hypno-' from the Greek word 'hupnos' meaning sleep, and 'surgery' from the Latin word 'chirurgia' meaning work done by hand.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to surgical procedures performed on patients under hypnosis, the term 'hypnosurgery' has evolved to encompass a broader range of surgical techniques and technologies that involve altered states of consciousness or mental focus.