Definition of Ibogaine

1. Noun. A naturally-occurring psychoactive compound found in a number of plants, principally iboga, and used for medicinal and ritual purposes in African spiritual traditions of the Bwiti. ¹

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Definition of Ibogaine

1. an alkaloid used as an antidepressant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ibogaine

1. One of several indole alkaloids extracted from tabernanthe iboga, baill. It is a hallucinogen and is being investigated for treatment of drug addiction, especially cocaine addiction. The mechanisms of action are not clear, but ibogaine probably interacts with opioid receptors and may be a neurotoxin. Pharmacological action: hallucinogens. Chemical name: Ibogamine, 12-methoxy- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ibogaine

ibexes
ibices
ibid
ibid.
ibidem
ibides
ibis
ibisbill
ibisbills
ibises
ibn
ibn-Roshd
ibn-Sina
ibn Talal Hussein
iboga
ibogaine (current term)
ibogaines
ibolium privet
ibota privet
ibotenate
ibotenic
ibotenic acid
ibrik
ibriks
ibritumomab
ibritumomab tiuxetan
ibuprofen
ibuprofens
icaco
icaridin

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