The person who came up with the term 'hypnosis is JAMES BRAID.
James Braid was a Scottish surgeon and he was an important pioneer of hypnotism, this is why he is called the father of hypnotism.
Hypnosis refers to the state of human consciousness which involves focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness and an increased capacity to respond to suggestion. It is a form of healing which Egyptians have used for many years. The method used the state of subconscious mind to bring about healing to the physical body.
