Definitions for phencyclidine
fɛnˈsaɪ klɪˌdin, -ˈsɪk lɪ-phen·cy·cli·dine

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1. phencyclidine, phencyclidine hydrochloride, PCP, angel dustnoun

   a drug used as an anesthetic by veterinarians; illicitly taken (originally in the form of powder or `dust') for its effects as a hallucinogen

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1. phencyclidinenoun

   A veterinary anesthetic, used illegally in humans as a hallucinogen

2. Etymology: phenylcyclohexylpiperidine

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1. Phencyclidine

   Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP), also known as angel dust among other names, is a dissociative anesthetic mainly used recreationally for its significant mind-altering effects. PCP may cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions of sounds, and violent behavior. As a recreational drug, it is typically smoked, but may be taken by mouth, snorted, or injected. It may also be mixed with cannabis or tobacco.Adverse effects may include seizures, coma, addiction, and an increased risk of suicide. Flashbacks may occur despite stopping usage. Chemically, PCP is a member of the arylcyclohexylamine class, and pharmacologically, it is a dissociative anesthetic. PCP works primarily as an NMDA receptor antagonist.PCP is most commonly used in the United States. While usage peaked in the US in the 1970s, between 2005 and 2011 an increase in visits to emergency departments as a result of the drug occurred. As of 2017 in the United States, about 1% of people in Twelfth grade reported using PCP in the prior year while 2.9% of those over the age of 25 reported using it at some point in their lives.

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1. phencyclidine

   Phencyclidine, often abbreviated as PCP, is a powerful psychoactive drug that alters mood, perception, and behavior. Originally developed as an anesthetic in the 1950s, it was discontinued due to its severe side effects. Typically smoked, it can cause hallucinations, distorted perceptions and feelings, paranoia, aggressive behavior, and in some cases can lead to psychosis. It is considered an illegal substance under the Controlled Substances Act in many countries including the US.

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1. Phencyclidine

   Phencyclidine, commonly initialized as PCP and known colloquially as angel dust, KJ, illy, or wet, is a recreational dissociative drug. Formerly used as an anesthetic agent, PCP exhibits hallucinogenic effects. First synthesized in 1926, it was eventually patented in 1952 by the Parke-Davis pharmaceutical company and marketed under the brand name Sernyl. In chemical structure, PCP is an arylcyclohexylamine derivative, and, in pharmacology, it is a member of the family of dissociative anesthetics. PCP works primarily as an NMDA receptor antagonist, which blocks the activity of the NMDA receptor and, like most antiglutamatergic hallucinogens, is significantly more dangerous than other categories of hallucinogens. Other NMDA receptor antagonists include ketamine, tiletamine, dextromethorphan and nitrous oxide. As a recreational drug, PCP may be ingested, smoked, or inhaled.

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1. Phencyclidine

   A hallucinogen formerly used as a veterinary anesthetic, and briefly as a general anesthetic for humans. Phencyclidine is similar to KETAMINE in structure and in many of its effects. Like ketamine, it can produce a dissociative state. It exerts its pharmacological action through inhibition of NMDA receptors (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE). As a drug of abuse, it is known as PCP and Angel Dust.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of phencyclidine in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of phencyclidine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Phencyclidine
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phencyclidine
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5. ^ Wikidata
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