noun
- Plural of psilocybin; psychoactive compounds found in certain species of mushrooms that produce hallucinogenic effects.
Usage: scientific/medical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or types; controlled substance in most jurisdictions
Examples
- Researchers are studying psilocybins for potential therapeutic applications in treating depression.
- The psilocybins in these mushroom species are responsible for their psychoactive properties.
- Clinical trials have examined how psilocybins affect brain activity in patients with PTSD.
- Different mushroom varieties contain varying concentrations of psilocybins.
- Scientists are investigating the mechanisms by which psilocybins interact with serotonin receptors.