phencyclidine hydrochloride

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phencyclidine hydrochloride (PCP)

[fensī′klidēn]

a piperidine derivative administered parenterally to achieve neuroleptic anesthesia. Because of its marked hallucinogenic properties, it is not used therapeutically in the United States. Its reported use as an abused substance has declined in recent years. Also called angel dust.

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