psychotropic

psychotropic definition - medical

psy·cho·tro·pic (sīˌkə-trōˈpĭk, -trŏpˈĭk)

adjective
Having an altering effect on perception or behavior. Used especially of a drug.
noun
A psychotropic drug or other agent.

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