psilocybin

noun

psi·​lo·​cy·​bin ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən How to pronounce psilocybin (audio)
: a hallucinogenic indole C12H17N2O4P obtained from a fungus (such as Psilocybe mexicana or P. cubensis synonym Stropharia cubensis)

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In Massachusetts, voters were weighing a ballot measure that would legalize the possession and supervised use of natural psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms. David A. Lieb, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024 In March, Utah unanimously passed Senate Bill 266, which establishes a pilot program allowing doctors at certain hospitals to prescribe psilocybin and MDMA to patients in a clinical setting. Cassady Rosenblum, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2024 One prominent psychedelics company, Compass Pathways, is generally considered next in line for FDA approval of a psychedelic drug, with phase 3 clinical trials for its synthetic psilocybin well underway. Benjamin Y. Fong, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024 Legalizing psychedelics: The measure would legalize the use of five natural psychedelic substances, including psilocybin, for people age 21 and up. Jeff Weiner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psilocybin 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Psilocybe, fungus genus + -in entry 1

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of psilocybin was in 1958

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“Psilocybin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psilocybin. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

psilocybin

noun
psi·​lo·​cy·​bin ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən How to pronounce psilocybin (audio)
: a chemical that is obtained from a fungus and causes hallucinations

Medical Definition

psilocybin

noun
psi·​lo·​cy·​bin ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən How to pronounce psilocybin (audio)
: a hallucinogenic indole C12H17N2O4P obtained from a basidiomycetous fungus (as Psilocybe mexicana or P. cubensis synonym Stropharia cubensis)

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