Marijuana
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| Term | Marijuana |
| Short definition | Marginal zone lymphoma - (pronounced) (MAR-jih-null zone lim-FOH-muh) An indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that begins to form in certain areas (the marginal zones) of the lymphatic tissue. There are three types, depending on whether it forms in the spleen, lymph nodes, or other lymphoid tissue that is high in B cells (a type of white blood cell). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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marijuana - (pronounced) (MAYR-ih-WAH-nuh) The dried leaves and flower spikes of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. Marijuana contains active chemicals called cannabinoids that produce drug-like effects throughout the body, including the central nervous system and immune system. Marijuana can help manage the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea and vomiting, pain, and cachexia (loss of body weight and muscle mass). Also called hemp
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