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    cannabis
    /ˈkanəbɪs/

    noun

    • 1. a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and glandular hairs. It is used to produce hemp fibre and as a drug.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cannabisCannabis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    a. : the psychoactive dried flower buds, leaves, or preparations (such as hashish) or chemicals (such as THC) that are derived from the cannabis plant. especially : marijuana. b. : cannabinoid. Examples of cannabis in a Sentence.

  3. www.healthline.com › health › what-is-cannabisA Quick Take on Cannabis and Its Effects - Healthline

    Jun 22, 2023 · Read on to learn what cannabis is, and find a quick overview of its uses, legality, side effects, and more. As weed becomes legal in more areas, names for it are evolving.

  4. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-cannabis-5087145Cannabis: History, Types, Uses, Forms, Risks, Legality - Verywell...

    Feb 6, 2021 · Cannabis is the name used to describe a family of flowering plants that come from the Cannabaceae family. There are several different species of cannabis, all of which contain more than 100 cannabinoids.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CannabisCannabis - Wikipedia

    Cannabis ( / ˈkænəbɪs /) [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. The number of species within the genus is disputed. Three species may be recognized: Cannabis sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis.

  6. www.britannica.com › science › marijuanaMarijuana | History, Effects, THC, & Legality | Britannica

    Jun 20, 2024 · Marijuana, drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis. Marijuana is known by several other names, including pot, grass, and weed. It can vary widely in potency.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › marijuanaMarijuana Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : the psychoactive dried resinous flower buds and leaves of the female hemp or cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa or C. indica) that contain high levels of THC and are smoked, vaped, or ingested (as in baked goods) especially for their intoxicating effect : cannabis.

  8. www.nccih.nih.gov › health › cannabis-marijuana-and-cannabinoids-what-you-need-to-knowCannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know

    The word “cannabis” refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. The cannabis plant contains about 540 chemical substances. The word “marijuana” refers to parts of or products from the plant Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

  9. www.britannica.com › plant › cannabis-plantCannabis | Definition, Species, & Marijuana | Britannica

    Jun 25, 2024 · Cannabis, medicinal, recreational, and fiber plants belonging to the family Cannabaceae. The taxonomy of the genus is contentious. A canelike variety is used for the production of hemp fiber, while female plants of a branchier variety are a source of THC, the active ingredient of marijuana.

  10. www.newscientist.com › definition › cannabisCannabis | New Scientist

    Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that comes from the cannabis plant. It is the most widely used drug in the world, with more than 200 million people using it in 2020....

  11. www.who.int › alcohol-drugs-and-addictive-behaviours › drugs-psychoactiveCannabis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Cannabis is a generic term used to denote the several psychoactive preparations of the plant Cannabis sativa. The major psychoactive constituent in cannabis is ∆-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Compounds which are structurally similar to THC are referred to as cannabinoids.