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English
Etymology
psychoto- + mimetic
Adjective
psychotomimetic (not comparable)
- (pharmacology) That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).
Derived terms
Noun
psychotomimetic (plural psychotomimetics)
- (pharmacology) Any psychotomimetic drug, such as LSD.