nootropy
n.— «A marriage of the Greek words noos, for “mind,” and tropein, for “toward,” it refers to drugs that enhance mental performance—popularly known as smart drugs.…Many neurologists believe—and ethicists fear—that scientific advances and social changes may have set the stage for a new age of cosmetic nootropy.» —“Can You Find Concentration in a Bottle?” by Unmesh Kher Time Jan. 16, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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