单词 | hypnoscope |
释义 | > as lemmasˈhypnoscope ˈhypnoscope n. Brit. /ˈhɪpnə(ʊ)skəʊp/ , U.S. /ˈhɪpnəˌskoʊp/ [Greek σκοπός see -scope comb. form] an instrument used to ascertain if a person is a hypnotic subject.ΘΠ the world > physical sensation > physical sensibility > physical insensibility > hypnotic state > [noun] > ability to be hypnotized > instrument used to ascertain hypnoscope1885 1885 Athenæum 3 Jan. 21/2 He [Dr. J. Ochorowicz] finds that by hanging a magnetic tube, which he calls a ‘hypnoscope’, from the index finger, sensations of a peculiar description are realized. 1885 Pall Mall Gaz. 27 Feb. 3/2 Experiments have proved that about 30 per cent. of mankind can be subjected to mesmeric influences, while on the rest the hypnoscope has no effect. < as lemmas |
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