Tetrahydrocannabinol

Introduction: Tetrahydrocannabinol

Description of Tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinol: A psychoactive substance found in Cannabis sativa. Dronabinol acts directly on the appetite and vomiting control centers in the brain to stimulate appetite and prevent emesis. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database

Tetrahydrocannabinol: A psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marihuana, hashish). The isomer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the most active form, producing characteristic mood and perceptual changes associated with this compound. Dronabinol is a synthetic form of delta-9-THC.
Source: MeSH 2007

Tetrahydrocannabinol: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Tetrahydrocannabinol:

• Psychoactive
• Substance
• Cannabis
• Dronabinol
• Appetite
• Appetite symptoms (1189 causes)
• Appetite disorder
• Vomiting (2819 causes)
• Control

Terms associated with Tetrahydrocannabinol:

Terms Similar to Tetrahydrocannabinol:

• Dronabinol
• THC

Source: Diseases Database

• Dronabinol
• THC
• delta(9)-THC

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Tetrahydrocannabinol

• Cannabinoids

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Tetrahydrocannabinol

• cannabinoid

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Tetrahydrocannabinol

The following list attempts to classify Tetrahydrocannabinol into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Hydrocarbons
    • Terpenes
      • Cannabinoids
        • Tetrahydrocannabinol

External links related to: Tetrahydrocannabinol

• Cannabis Dependence
• Cannabis sativa L. (PIM 096)
• Marijuana
• Marinol Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Dronabinol - RxList Monographs
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - DRONABINOL (THC, Marijuana)

Source: Diseases Database

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