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tryptamine derivative

any of a group of naturally occurring or synthetic psychoactive substances, derived from tryptamine, that are chemically related to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). They include agents with hallucinogenic effects similar to those of LSD, such as DMT (dimethyltryptamine), DET (diethyltryptamine), bufotenin, and psilocin. Tryptamine derivatives may also be classified as substituted indolealkylamines.

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IUD

abbreviation for intrauterine device.