Cesamet

Definition of Cesamet

Cesamet (SEH-suh-met): A synthetic pill form of an active chemical in marijuana called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cesamet 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 nabilone.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms