Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetrahydrocannabinol
Noun
/ˌtɛtrəhaɪdəʊˈkænəˌbɪnɒl/
Definition
Tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC, is the principal psychoactive component of cannabis.
Examples
- Many users of cannabis enjoy the euphoric effects of tetrahydrocannabinol.
- Research has shown how tetrahydrocannabinol interacts with receptors in the brain.
- Some medical treatments utilize tetrahydrocannabinol for pain relief.
Meaning
It is responsible for the high that people feel when they use marijuana, affecting areas of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration, movement, coordination, and sensory and time perception.
Synonyms
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
- Delta-9-THC
- Marijuana extract
