psychotropic: Meaning and Definition of

psy•cho•tro•pic

Pronunciation: (sī"kō-trō'pik), [key]
— adj.
  1. affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.
—n.
  1. a psychotropic drug, as a tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.
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