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
Smoking – Combustion of flower.
Smoking – Combustion of flower.
Start Low Go Slow – Titration approach.
Start Low Go Slow – Titration approach.
Stimulating
Stimulating
Sublingual – Under the tongue.
Sublingual – Under the tongue.
Suitability – Whether a strain or product fits your condition and lifestyle.
Suitability – Whether a strain or product fits your condition and lifestyle.
T
T
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) – Main psychoactive component.
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) – Main psychoactive component.
THC Percentage
THC Percentage
THC:CBD Ratio
THC:CBD Ratio
THCV – Appetite suppressant, alertness.
THCV – Appetite suppressant, alertness.
Terpenes – Aromatic compounds affecting flavor/effect.
Terpenes – Aromatic compounds affecting flavor/effect.
Tincture – Alcohol-based cannabis extract.
Tincture – Alcohol-based cannabis extract.
Titration – Adjusting dose gradually.
Titration – Adjusting dose gradually.
Tolerance
Tolerance
Tolerance Break – Short break to reset cannabis sensitivity.
Tolerance Break – Short break to reset cannabis sensitivity.
Topical Application – Skin absorption.
Topical Application – Skin absorption.
Topicals – Creams, balms for external use.
Topicals – Creams, balms for external use.
U
U
V
V
Vape Cartridge – Pre-filled vape oil for pens.
Vape Cartridge – Pre-filled vape oil for pens.
Vaping – Heating without combustion.
Vaping – Heating without combustion.
W
W
Withdrawal – Mild symptoms when stopping cannabis abruptly.
Withdrawal – Mild symptoms when stopping cannabis abruptly.
X
X
Y
Y

Medical cannabis, legally prescribed