Cannabis Dictionary — Medical

Medical

Medical applications, conditions, and therapeutic use.

39 terms in Medical · Browse all 688 terms


🔊 MED·ih·kul mair·uh·WAH·nuh

The use of cannabis or cannabis-derived products for treating specific medical conditions under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

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🔊 my·KROH·bee·ul

Relating to microorganisms, commonly used in cannabis testing to describe bacteria, mold, and yeast contamination screening.

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🔊 my·koh·TOK·sin

Toxic compounds produced by certain mold species that can grow on cannabis and pose serious health risks if consumed.

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Organic

Adjective

🔊 or·GAN·ik

Cannabis grown without synthetic chemicals, relying on natural inputs like compost, beneficial insects, and organic amendments.

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🔊 fy·toh·kuh·NAB·ih·noyd

Cannabinoids produced naturally within plants, as opposed to endocannabinoids produced in the body or synthetic versions made in a lab.

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🔊 POH·ten·see

The overall strength of a cannabis product's effects, determined by its cannabinoid profile and not just THC percentage alone.

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🔊 proh·toh·ZOH·uh

Single-celled organisms found in soil that help regulate bacterial populations and contribute to nutrient cycling in living soil grows.

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RSO

Abbreviation

🔊 ar·es·oh

Abbreviation for Rick Simpson Oil, a high-potency, full-spectrum cannabis oil used for serious medical applications.

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T-Break

Phrase

🔊 tee·brayk

Short for tolerance break, a period of abstaining from cannabis to reset the body's sensitivity to its effects.

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TCSC

Abbreviation

🔊 tee·see·es·see

Abbreviation for Tropicanna Sulfur Compound, a group of unique sulfur-containing compounds contributing tropical and fruity aromas to certain cannabis varieties.

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🔊 TINK·cher

A liquid cannabis extract made by soaking cannabis in high-proof alcohol, consumed sublingually for relatively fast effects.

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🔊 TOL·er·ance

The reduced sensitivity to cannabis effects that develops over time with regular use, requiring more to achieve the same results.

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🔊 TOP·ih·kul

A cannabis-infused product applied directly to the skin rather than consumed, used for localized effects without psychoactivity.

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