psilocybin
noun
psi·lo·cy·bin
ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən 
: a hallucinogenic indole C12H17N2O4P obtained from a fungus (such as Psilocybe mexicana or P. cubensis synonym Stropharia cubensis)
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
The package, which contained psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana products, was traced to Arroyo, officials said.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
This is what experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative.
—Meghan Pryce, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Research shows that psychedelics like psilocybin may help treat serious mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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psilocybin
noun
psi·lo·cy·bin
ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən
: a chemical that is obtained from a fungus and causes hallucinations
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psilocybin
noun
psi·lo·cy·bin
ˌsī-lə-ˈsī-bən
: a hallucinogenic indole C12H17N2O4P obtained from a basidiomycetous fungus (as Psilocybe mexicana or P. cubensis synonym Stropharia cubensis)
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