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psilocybin

/saɪləˈsaɪbɪn/

Meanings
noun
A hallucinogenic alkaloid, C12H15N2O·H2PO3, present in several species of Central American mushroom and producing effects similar to LSD. The prodrug of psilocin.

Examples :

"Researchers are studying whether psilocybin can help people with depression. "
medicine substance chemistry biochemistry mind physiology

Related Words

Illustration hallucinogenic

hallucinogenic noun

/ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/

A substance that is a hallucinogen.

""The researcher carefully documented the effects of each hallucinogenic on the study participants." "

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depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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alkaloid noun

/ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/

Any of many organic heterocyclic bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

"The coffee bean contains caffeine, which is a stimulating alkaloid. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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mushroom noun

/ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/

Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).

"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."

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effects noun

/ɪˈfɛkts/

The result or outcome of a cause.

"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."

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producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

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present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "

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researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "