THC

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THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of at least 113 cannabinoids identified in cannabis. THC is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis.

Pronunciation

Tetrahydrocannabinol: /ˌtɛtrəˌhaɪdrəkəˈnæbɪnɒl/

Etymology

The term "tetrahydrocannabinol" is derived from its chemical name, which is composed of three parts: "tetrahydro-" indicating the presence of four hydrogen atoms, "-cannabin-" derived from "cannabis", and "-ol" a common suffix in chemistry indicating it is an alcohol.

Related Terms

  • Cannabinoid: Any of a group of closely related compounds which include cannabinol and the active constituents of cannabis.
  • Cannabis: A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed. Cannabis is used for hemp fibre, hemp oils, medicinal purposes, and as a recreational drug.
  • Psychoactive drug: A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

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