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.
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Origin of psychotropic
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psychotropic
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈtrɒpɪk) /
adjective
another word for psychoactive
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psychotropic
1956, from psycho- + Greek -tropos "turning," from trepein (see trope). Hence, what "turns" the mind.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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.
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