bufotenin

n. a naturally occurring, mildly hallucinogenic substance found on the skin of a species of toad (genus Bufo) and in plants of the genus Anadenanthera; it is also reported to be a component of the urine of certain patients with schizophrenia. Bufotenin is related chemically to LSD, psilocin, and DMT. See also hallucinogen.

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January 23rd 2025

attenuated positive symptoms

in schizophrenia, a reduction in hallucinations, delusions, bizarre behavior, or conceptual thought problems. See also positive symptom.