nabilone

Definition of nabilone

nabilone

(NA-bih-lone)
A synthetic pill form of an active chemical in marijuana called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Nabilone is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in patients who have not been helped by other therapy. It is a type of cannabinoid. Also called Cesamet.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms