Etymology
Meaning
A form of inducing a trance-like state, usually through hypnosis.
Origin
The term "mesmerism" is derived from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), an Austrian physician who developed a method of inducing a trance-like state through the use of magnetism. Mesmer believed that a universal magnetic fluid flowed through all living beings and that this fluid could be manipulated to heal the sick and induce a state of hypnosis.
Mesmer's theories and practices were controversial in his time, and he was eventually denounced by the French Academy of Sciences. However, his work influenced the development of hypnosis and other forms of mind-body medicine.
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