surgical incision - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) incision, section. cutting, cut - the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels.
The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine.
Cigarette smoking has been declining for years, so the tobacco giants see at least three huge ways they can benefit from legal marijuana: 1  New Market: Marijuana represents a vast untapped new market for tobacco firms. 2  Redeem Smoking: Millions of regular marijuana buyers extend their high by smoking the drug.