psilocybin
Pronunciation: [ˌsaɪləˈsaɪbɪn]
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Context: "science"
(noun) a chemical found in certain mushrooms that can change how people think and feel. When someone eats these mushrooms, they might see things differently or feel very big emotions.
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Many people are studying psilocybin to learn how it can help treat anxiety.
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Not everyone believes that psilocybin is safe to use for health reasons.
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What effects can psilocybin have on a person's mood?
Context: "medicine"
(noun) a substance used in some treatments to help with mental health issues. Doctors are investigating how it could help people who are feeling very sad or worried.
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Recent studies show that psilocybin could help people with depression.
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Psilocybin was not approved for general use because more research is needed.
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How does psilocybin work in the brain?
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