psychotropic
[ sahy-koh-troh-pik ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈtroʊ pɪk /
adjective
affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.
noun
a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.
Words nearby psychotropic
psychotogen,
psychotogenic,
psychotomimetic,
psychotoxic,
psychotronic,
psychotropic,
psychro-,
psychroalgia,
psychrometer,
psychrometric chart,
psychrometry
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psychotropic
[ sī′kə-trō′pĭk, -trŏp′ĭk ]
adj.
Having an altering effect on perception or behavior. Used especially of a drug.
n.
A psychotropic drug or other agent.