Noun: psychotropic ,sI-kow'trow-pik or ,sI-ku'tró-pik
- A chemical substance that can influence human consciousness
"The psychiatrist carefully monitored the effects of the psychotropic medication"; "The researcher studied the effects of various psychotropic agents on brain activity"; "The patient was prescribed a psychotropic drug to manage their anxiety symptoms";
- psychotropic agent, psychotropic drug
- Affecting the mind, mood or other mental processes
"The doctor prescribed a psychotropic medication to help manage her anxiety";
- psychoactive
Derived forms: psychotropics
See also: hallucinogenic, mind-altering, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-expanding, psychedelic
Type of: drug
Encyclopedia: Psychotropic