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In [[pharmacology]], '''tetrahydrocannabinol''' ('''THC''') is a [[cannabinoid]] and is "a psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of [[Cannabis|Cannabis sativa]] ([[ | {{subpages}} | ||
In [[pharmacology]], '''tetrahydrocannabinol''' ('''THC''') is a [[cannabinoid]] and is "a psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of [[Cannabis|Cannabis sativa]] ([[marijuana]], [[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."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:27, 30 August 2013
In pharmacology, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a cannabinoid and is "a psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marijuana, 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."[1]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Tetrahydrocannabinol (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.