phencyclidine

• Nom désignant un anesthésique dissociatif, initialement développé pour un usage vétérinaire, également connu pour ses effets hallucinogènes lors d'un usage illégal.

A noun referring to a dissociative anesthetic originally developed for veterinary use, also known for its hallucinogenic effects when used illicitly.

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1. C2formalmedical

   A dissociative anesthetic drug originally developed for use as a veterinary anesthetic, known for its hallucinogenic effects when used illicitly.

   Phéncyclidine (anesthésique vétérinaire)

   • Phencyclidine was first synthesized in the 1950s for medical use.
   • Veterinarians sometimes use phencyclidine to sedate large animals.
   • The drug's medical use was discontinued due to severe side effects.

   Synonymesangel dustpcp

2. Illicit hallucinogenC2informalmedical

   A powerful hallucinogenic drug, often known as PCP or 'angel dust', that can cause distorted perceptions, delusions, and violent behavior.

   Phencyclidine (PCP)

   • Phencyclidine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the US.
   • Users of phencyclidine often experience a sense of detachment from reality.
   • The effects of phencyclidine can last for several hours and are unpredictable.

   Synonymesangel dusthogpcp