psilocin

Noun

Meaning

a hallucinogenic compound obtained from a mushroom

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

psilocybin gage roach kava grass belladonna ganja acid joint stick pot hash hay hemp hashish
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Hypernyms

hallucinogen psychedelic drug hallucinogenic drug psychodelic drug

Related terms

psilocybin

Examples

A 2009 publication reported using HPLC to quickly separate forensically important illicit drugs including psilocybin and psilocin, which were identifiable within about half a minute of analysis time. Source: Internet

Although the 5-HT 2A receptor is responsible for most of the effects of psilocin, various lines of evidence have shown that interactions with non-5-HT 2A receptors also contribute to the subjective and behavioral effects of the drug. Source: Internet

A monoamine oxidase inhibitor reduces the body's ability to metabolize psilocin and psilocybin, greatly increasing the intensity of the experience. Source: Internet

Although the determination of psilocin levels in urine can be performed without sample clean-up (i. Source: Internet

A specific immunoassay has also been developed to detect psilocin in whole blood samples. Source: Internet

Once ingested, psilocybin is rapidly metabolized to psilocin, which then acts on serotonin receptors in the brain. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

psilate psilid psiloceratacean psilocybe Psilocybe cyanofibrillosa Psilocybe semilanceata