English edit

Etymology edit

psychoto- +‎ mimetic

Adjective edit

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 edit

Noun edit

psychotomimetic (plural psychotomimetics)

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