[ˌpedəˈdʒenɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or relating to the production of childlike features or behavior in adults.

“The paedogenic effects of the therapy were not immediately apparent, but they became clear over time.”

2. noun

A substance or process that produces childlike features or behavior in adults.

“The researchers were studying the paedogenic properties of the new medication.”