psychotomimetic

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English

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Etymology

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From psychoto- +‎ mimetic.

Adjective

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psychotomimetic (not comparable)

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

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Noun

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psychotomimetic (plural psychotomimetics)

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