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Meaning of DRONABINOL

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  psychoactive substance present in marijuana; used therapeutically to control nausea associated with cancer therapy
 

DRONABINOL is a 10 letter word that starts with D.

 

 See Also: consciousness-altering drug, mind-altering drug, psychoactive drug, psychoactive substance

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: A synthetic pill form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in marijuana that is used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: This is the primary intoxicant in marijuana, Cannabis sativa. It is marketed as Marinol and can be legally prescribed to treat nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation treatment. It has also proven useful in treating glaucoma.
 

 

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