phrenomagnetism

English

Etymology

From phreno- +‎ magnetism.

Noun

phrenomagnetism (uncountable)

  1. (historical, 1840s to 1850s) A form of mind control using magnetic or mesmeric influence to (apparently) will someone to act, such as by touching parts of the head.

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