First Known Use: 1967
Dictionary
THC
noun \ˌtē-(ˌ)āch-ˈsē\
Definition of THC
: either of two physiologically active isomers C21H30O2 from hemp plant resin; especially : one that is the chief intoxicant in marijuana
Origin of THC
tetrahydrocannabinol
Medical Dictionary
THC
noun \ˌtē-ˌāch-ˈsē\
Medical Definition of THC
: either of two physiologically active isomers C21H30O2 that occur naturally in hemp plant resin or are synthetically prepared: a : one that is the chief intoxicant in marijuana and is used medicinally—called also delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9-THC; see dronabinol b : one that is present in marijuana only in minute quantities
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