Medical Marijuana (also known as Marijuana, Medical, Medicinal Marijuana): Product of the CANNABIS plant, CANNABINOIDS, or synthetic derivatives thereof, used in the treatment of a wide range of clinical symptoms.

NIH MeSH · D064086Chemicals and Drugs

Medical Marijuana

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Definition

Product of the CANNABIS plant, CANNABINOIDS, or synthetic derivatives thereof, used in the treatment of a wide range of clinical symptoms.

MeSH classification

  • D26.528

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Common questions about Medical Marijuana

What does Medical Marijuana mean in medicine?
Product of the CANNABIS plant, CANNABINOIDS, or synthetic derivatives thereof, used in the treatment of a wide range of clinical symptoms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Medical Marijuana known by any other names?
Yes. Medical Marijuana is also referred to as Marijuana, Medical, Medicinal Marijuana, Marijuana, Medicinal, Medical Cannabis in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Medical Marijuana sit in the medical classification?
Medical Marijuana falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D26.528). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Medical Marijuana?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D064086) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗