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psychotropic

American  
[sahy-koh-troh-pik] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective

  1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.

noun

  1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.

psychotropic British  
/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

  1. another word for psychoactive

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Etymology

Origin of psychotropic

First recorded in 1945–50; psycho- + -tropic

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