psychotomimetic

English

Etymology

From psychoto- +‎ mimetic.

Adjective

psychotomimetic (not comparable)

1. (pharmacology) That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).

Derived terms

• subpsychotomimetic

Noun

psychotomimetic (plural psychotomimetics)

1. (pharmacology) Any psychotomimetic drug, such as LSD.