Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (pronunciation: /laɪˈsɜːrdʒɪk ˈæsɪd daɪˈɛθəlaɪd/), often abbreviated as LSD or colloquially known as acid, is a psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects.
Etymology
The term "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide" comes from the German "Lysergsäurediethylamid". It is derived from "Lysergic acid", a chemical from the fungus ergot, and "Diethylamide", which refers to its two ethyl groups.
Description
LSD is a semi-synthetic compound first developed in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz Laboratories in Basel as part of a large research program searching for medically useful ergot alkaloid derivatives. Its psychedelic properties were discovered in 1943.
Effects
LSD's psychological effects (colloquially called a "trip") can vary greatly from person to person, depending on factors such as previous experiences, state of mind and environment, as well as dose strength. They often include altered thoughts, feelings, and awareness of one's surroundings. Many users see or hear things that do not exist. Dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, and increased body temperature are typical.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
- Wikipedia's article - Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski