designer drug
noun
a drug produced by a minor modification in the chemical structure of an existing drug, resulting in a new substance with similar pharmacologic effects, especially one created to achieve the same effect as a controlled or illegal drug.
Origin of designer drug
First recorded in 1980–85
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British Dictionary definitions for designer drug
designer drug
noun
any of various narcotic or hallucinogenic substances manufactured illegally from a range of chemicals
med
a drug designed to act on a specific molecular target
Medical definitions for designer drug
designer drug
[ dĭ-zī′nər ]
n.
A drug with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances.
Scientific definitions for designer drug
designer drug
[ dĭ-zī′nər ]
Any of various drugs with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances.
Cultural definitions for designer drug
designer drug
A drug that is manufactured to target a specific molecule in the body, for example, to treat a specific disease or condition.
notes for designer drug
Some believe that these drugs are the future of the pharmaceutical industry, in that a drug will be tailored to an individual's unique
genome.