nootropic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌnəʊəˈtrəʊpɪk, -ˈtrɒpɪk/

adjective

  • (of a drug) used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions.

noun

  • a nootropic drug.

Origin:

1970s: from French nootrope (from Greek noos 'mind' + tropē 'turning') + -ic