Medical

🔊 as·per·jih·LOH·sis

A fungal infection caused by species of Aspergillus, which are common molds found in the environment.

🔊 as·per·JIL·us

A genus of common molds found in soil, air, and decaying organic matter.

🔊 by·oh·uh·VAYL·uh·BIL·ih·tee

The ability of a substance to be absorbed and used.

🔊 brawd SPEK·trum see·bee·dee

CBD products that contain other cannabinoids and terpenes but no THC.

🔊 kan·uh·bih·DY·ol

A major non-psychoactive cannabinoid, one of the most abundant in cannabis, and widely researched for a wide range of potential benefits.

🔊 kuh·NAB·ih·noyd ree·SEP·torz

Specialized receptors throughout the body that respond to cannabinoids to regulate a wide variety of physiological processes.

🔊 KAN·uh·bis oyl

Extracts from the cannabis plant containing various compounds such as cannabinoids, flavonoids, or aromatic compounds.

🔊 see·bee·wun ree·SEP·tor

Cannabinoid receptors primarily found in the brain and central nervous system.

🔊 see·bee·too ree·SEP·tor

Cannabinoid receptors primarily found in the immune system and peripheral organs.

🔊 see·bee·dee

A major non-psychoactive cannabinoid, one of the most abundant in cannabis, and widely researched for a wide range of potential benefits.

🔊 dee·karb

Short for decarboxylation, the process of applying heat to cannabis to activate its cannabinoids.

🔊 dee·kar·BOK·sih·LAY·shun

The process of applying heat to cannabis to convert acid-form cannabinoids like THCa into their active forms like THC.

🔊 ee·see·es

Abbreviation for Endocannabinoid System, a complex biological system first discovered in the late 1980s and early 1990s that regulates mood, pain, appetite, and many other physiological processes.

🔊 en·doh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd

Cannabinoid-like compounds produced naturally within the human body that interact with the endocannabinoid system.

🔊 en·doh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd SIS·tem

A complex biological system found in all mammals, first discovered in the late 1980s and early 1990s, that regulates mood, pain, appetite, immune response, and sleep.

🔊 en·THEE·oh·jen

A plant or natural compound used in spiritual or ritual contexts to produce altered states of consciousness.

🔊 ful SPEK·trum see·bee·dee

A CBD product containing the entire range of plant compounds from cannabis, including trace amounts of THC below the legal 0.3% limit.

🔊 HEV·ee MET·ul

Toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium that can accumulate in cannabis plants and must be tested for consumer safety.

🔊 ih·MYOO·noh·KOM·pruh·myzd

A condition where the immune system is weakened, making a person more vulnerable to infections and requiring special consideration for cannabis safety.

🔊 in·FYOOZ

The process of blending active cannabis compounds into a carrier substance like oil, butter, or a beverage.

🔊 in·FYOOZD

Describing a product that has had cannabinoids incorporated into it, such as infused pre-rolls, edibles, or topicals.

🔊 ih·RAY·dee·AY·shun

The process of exposing cannabis to ionizing radiation to eliminate harmful bacteria, molds, and pathogens.

🔊 EYE·soh·layt

A pure form of a single cannabinoid, typically 99% or higher purity, with all other plant compounds removed.

🔊 MED·ih·kul KAN·uh·bis

The use of cannabis or cannabis-derived products to treat specific medical conditions under healthcare supervision.