NOOTROPIC


Meaning of NOOTROPIC in English

[ ˌnəʊə'trəʊpɪk , -'trɒpɪk ]

■ adjective denoting drugs used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions.

Origin

1970s: from Fr. nootrope (from Gk noos 'mind' + tropē 'turning') + -ic .

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