"psycholytic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: psycho- + -lytic. Coined by Ronald A. Sandison. Literally meaning "soul-dissolving", referring to the belief that the therapy can dissolve conflicts in the mind. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|psycho|lytic}} psycho- + -lytic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} psycholytic (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to a kind of therapy involving low to medium doses of psychedelic drugs, mainly used to treat patients with neurotic and psychosomatic disorders. Tags: not-comparable

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