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Medical Cannabis Glossary

New to medical cannabis? Our glossary breaks down key terms and compounds so you can better understand your treatment, from cannabinoids to clinical processes.

A
a
B
b
C
c
D
d
E
e
F
f
G
g
H
h
I
i
J
j
K
k
L
l
M
m
N
n
O
o
P
p
Q
q
R
r
S
s
T
t
U
u
V
v
W
w
X
x
Y
y
Z
z
Capsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.
Capsules – Measured cannabis doses in pill form.
Chemotype I (High THC)
Chemotype I (High THC)
Chemotype II (Balanced THC/CBD)
Chemotype II (Balanced THC/CBD)
Chemotype III (High CBD)
Chemotype III (High CBD)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain
Clinic
Clinic
Compassionate Use
Compassionate Use
Controlled Drug – Monitored by MHRA/GP.
Controlled Drug – Monitored by MHRA/GP.
Cultivar – Cultivated cannabis variety.
Cultivar – Cultivated cannabis variety.
D
D
Daily Dose
Daily Dose
Decarboxylation – Activating THC/CBD via heat.
Decarboxylation – Activating THC/CBD via heat.
Delta-8-THC – Milder psychoactive than THC.
Delta-8-THC – Milder psychoactive than THC.
Delta-9-THC – Standard psychoactive form of THC.
Delta-9-THC – Standard psychoactive form of THC.
Dispensary
Dispensary
Distillate – Highly refined cannabis oil.
Distillate – Highly refined cannabis oil.
Dosing – How much and how often to take.
Dosing – How much and how often to take.
Duration – How long the effects last.
Duration – How long the effects last.
E
E
Edibles – Food products infused with cannabis.
Edibles – Food products infused with cannabis.
Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Regulates body balance.
Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Regulates body balance.
Entourage Effect – Combined effect of cannabinoids + terpenes.
Entourage Effect – Combined effect of cannabinoids + terpenes.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Euphoric
Euphoric
F
F

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