psychotomimetic
/ˌsaɪkɑtoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
- Describing a drug or substance that produces effects similar to the symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions.
- Some plants have psychotomimetic properties and are used in traditional rituals.
- Researchers study psychotomimetic compounds to better understand schizophrenia.
- LSD is a well-known psychotomimetic drug that alters perception and mood.
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noun
- A drug or substance that produces effects similar to psychosis.
- The scientist warned that the new chemical is a powerful psychotomimetic.
- Certain mushrooms contain natural psychotomimetics that cause vivid hallucinations.
- He was given a psychotomimetic in the experiment to study its effects on the brain.
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