Definition of tetrahydrocannabinol
: thc
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The Institute of Psychiatry study gave THC [tetrahydrocannabinol, marijuana’s primary psychoactive component], CBD [cannabidiol, another pot ingredient] or placebo capsules to adult male volunteers who had not abused cannabis.
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Origin and Etymology of tetrahydrocannabinol
tetrahydro- (combined with four atoms of hydrogen) + cannabin + 1-ol
First Known Use: 1940
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