Marijuana

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** Any part of, or extract from, the female hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Marijuana contains cannabinoids, substances with hallucinogenic, psychoactive, and addictive properties. This agent has potential use for treating cancer pain and cachexia. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - CANNABIS SATIVA SUBSP. INDICA TOP - Cannabis - marijuana