psychochemical
/ˌsaɪkoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to chemicals that affect the mind or behavior.
- The drug has psychochemical effects that alter mood and perception.
- Psychochemical warfare agents can cause confusion and panic in soldiers.
- Researchers studied the psychochemical properties of the new antidepressant.
Synonyms
noun
- A chemical substance that affects mental processes or behavior.
- Caffeine is a common psychochemical that increases alertness.
- Some psychochemicals are used legally in psychiatric treatments.
- The lab analyzed the psychochemical found in the patient's blood.