cannabinoid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001380",
  "term": "cannabinoid",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A type of chemical in marijuana that causes drug-like effects all through the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system. The main active cannabinoid in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabinoids may help treat the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of cancer treatment.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cannabinoid/"
}