THC Definition

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THC:

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.

Synonym: marinol, dronabinol, delta(9)-thc, delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol, delta(1)-thc, delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol, trans-isomer tetrahydrocannabinol, tetrahydrocannabinol, (6a-trans)-isomer tetrahydrocannabinol, (6as-cis)-isomer tetrahydrocannabinol, (6ar-cis)-isomer tetrahydrocannabinol.