designer drug
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noun
a drug produced by a minor modification in the chemical structure of an existing drug, resulting in a new substance with similar pharmacologic effects, especially one created to achieve the same effect as a controlled or illegal drug.
Origin:
1980–85
1980–85
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| designer drug | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of various narcotic or hallucinogenic substances manufactured illegally from a range of chemicals |
| 2. | med a drug designed to act on a specific molecular target |
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Medical Dictionary
designer drug de·sign·er drug (dĭ-zī'nər)
n.
A drug with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances.
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Science Dictionary
designer drug  (dĭ-zī'nər) Pronunciation Key
Any of various drugs with properties and effects similar to a known hallucinogen or narcotic but having a slightly altered chemical structure, especially such a drug created in order to evade restrictions against illegal substances. |
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Cultural Dictionary
designer drug definition
A drug that is manufactured to target a specific molecule in the body, for example, to treat a specific disease or condition.
Note: Some believe that these drugs are the future of the pharmaceutical industry, in that a drug will be tailored to an individual's unique genome.
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Example sentences
He also explained concerns and availability of designer drug products.
It is known as a designer drug because it is created for the purpose of making someone feel high.
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