Hallucinogen: meaning, definitions and examples
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hallucinogen
[ həˈluːsɪnədʒən ]
drug
A substance that causes hallucinations, which are perceptions that seem real but are created by the mind.
Synonyms
mind-altering, psychedelic, psychoactive
Examples of usage
- People who take hallucinogens may experience vivid colors and distorted sounds.
- After taking the hallucinogen, she felt like she was in a different reality.
- The use of hallucinogens can alter a person's perception of time and space.
medicine
A substance used in medicine to induce hallucinations for therapeutic or research purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Researchers are studying the effects of hallucinogens on mental health disorders.
- Hallucinogens have been used in certain cultures for spiritual or healing purposes.
Translations
Translations of the word "hallucinogen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alucinógeno
🇮🇳 मतिभ्रमकारक पदार्थ
🇩🇪 Halluzinogen
🇮🇩 halusinogen
🇺🇦 галюциноген
🇵🇱 halucynogen
🇯🇵 幻覚剤 (げんかくざい)
🇫🇷 hallucinogène
🇪🇸 alucinógeno
🇹🇷 halüsinojen
🇰🇷 환각제 (幻覺劑)
🇸🇦 مادة مهلوسة
🇨🇿 halucinogen
🇸🇰 halucinogén
🇨🇳 致幻剂 (zhì huàn jì)
🇸🇮 halucinogen
🇮🇸 ofskynjunarlyf
🇰🇿 галлюциноген
🇬🇪 ჰალუცინოგენი
🇦🇿 halüsinojen
🇲🇽 alucinógeno
Word origin
The term 'hallucinogen' is derived from the Latin word 'hallucinari', which means 'to wander in the mind'. Hallucinogens have been used for centuries in various cultures for spiritual, religious, and healing purposes. The modern use of hallucinogens in medicine and research began in the 20th century, leading to a better understanding of their effects on the mind and brain.