Marijuana
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| Term | Marijuana |
| Short definition | marijuana - (pronounced) (MAYR-ih-WAH-nuh) The dried leaves and flower spikes of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Marijuana contains active chemicals called cannabinoids that produce drug-like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and immune system. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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marijuana - (pronounced) (MAYR-ih-WAH-nuh) The dried leaves and flower spikes of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Marijuana contains active chemicals called cannabinoids that produce drug-like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and immune system. Marijuana can help manage the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea and vomiting, pain, and cachexia (loss of body weight and muscle mass). Also called hemp
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