Psychotomimetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Psychotomimetic is an adjective meaning (pharmacology) That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).
Meaning
(pharmacology) That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Any psychotomimetic drug, such as LSD.
Example Sentences
Considering the way government researchers administered LSD, it's not surprising that an official view emerged that LSD made you mad. The researchers described tripping and psychosis as one and the same, and called LSD and similar substances 'psychotomimetic' – that is, mimicking madness.
Word Forms
- psychotomimetics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include psychotoid, psychotogenic, subpsychotomimetic, psychotrophic, psychotolytic, propsychotic.
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