psychotomimesis

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English

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Etymology

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From psychoto- +‎ mimesis.

Noun

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psychotomimesis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) The onset of psychotic symptoms following the administration of a drug.

References

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  • Science [0036-8075] Psychotomimesis Mediated by Kappa Opiate Receptors, Pfeiffer yr:1986 vol:233 iss:4765 pg:774-6.