1. A drug used as an anaesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or ‘dust’) for its effects as a hallucinogen
   "Phencyclidine, also known as PCP, is a dangerous recreational drug"; "phencyclidine hydrochloride, also known as PCP, is a dangerous recreational drug"; "angel dust, also known as PCP, is a dangerous recreational drug";
   - phencyclidine, phencyclidine hydrochloride, angel dust [informal]
    
2. A person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
   "The PCP advised on diet and exercise";
   - health professional, primary care provider, health care provider, caregiver [N. Amer], carer [Brit]

Derived forms: PCPs

Type of: hallucinogen, hallucinogenic drug, professional, professional person, psychedelic drug

Part of: health profession

Encyclopedia: PCP