Cannabis
/kaˈnabɪs/A psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant, containing compounds like THC and CBD, used for medical and recreational purposes.
Ärzte verschreiben Cannabis manchmal zur Schmerzlinderung.
Doctors sometimes prescribe cannabis for pain relief.
In many countries, cannabis is regulated due to its psychoactive effects.
The dried flowers, leaves, and stems of the cannabis plant, often used as a recreational drug.
Der Konsum von Cannabis ist in einigen Ländern illegal.
The consumption of cannabis is illegal in some countries.
Legal status varies widely by country.
A plant of the genus Cannabis, including hemp and marijuana, cultivated for fiber, seed, and drug production.
Cannabis sativa wird oft für die Herstellung von Hanfprodukten angebaut.
Cannabis sativa is often cultivated for hemp products.
Hemp varieties are grown for industrial use, while marijuana is cultivated for its psychoactive properties.
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Legal Context
In German legal discussions, 'Cannabis' often refers to the regulated substance, while 'Hanf' may refer to industrial hemp.
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Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Cannabis' in formal contexts; 'Gras' or 'Marihuana' are more informal.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'cannabis', derived from Greek 'κάνναβις' (kánnabis), possibly from Scythian or Thracian origin.
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Cannabis' refers to both the plant and the drug. 'Marihuana' is also used but less formally. Legal and medical contexts often specify 'medizinisches Cannabis'.