psychotomimetic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

psychoto- +‎ mimetic

Adjective[edit]

psychotomimetic (not comparable)

  1. (pharmacology) That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).

Derived terms[edit]

Noun[edit]

psychotomimetic (plural psychotomimetics)

  1. (pharmacology) Any psychotomimetic drug, such as LSD.
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