| psychotropic | <psychiatry> Exerting an effect upon the mind, capable of modifying mental activity, usually applied to drugs that effect the mental state. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| psychotropic agent | A chemical compound that influences the human psyche. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychotropic drug | Any drug that affects the mind. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psychotropic drugs | A loosely defined grouping of drugs that have effects on psychological function. Here the psychotropic agents include the antidepressive agents, hallucinogens, and tranquillising agents (including the antipsychotics and anti-anxiety agents). (12 Dec 1998) |