A
- Accessories: Equipment, products, devices, or materials intended for planting, cultivating, processing, or consuming cannabis (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Activist: A person who advocates for the legal use and reform of cannabis laws.
- Aeroponics: A method of growing cannabis suspended in air (Hennings, 2017a).
- Aroma: The scent of cannabis, described with terms such as earthy, fruity, or skunky.
B
- Batch: An agreed-upon weight of cannabis that is grown, harvested, and processed together, exposed to similar conditions.
- BHO (Butane Hash Oil): A concentrated cannabis extract made using butane as a solvent.
- Butane Hash Oil Extraction: A process where cannabis flowers are blasted with butane, creating an amber resin known as wax or shatter (PotGuide.com, 2018).
- Budding: The process of flowering in cannabis plants, when they produce buds.
C
- Cannabichromene (CBC): The second most prevalent cannabinoid in cannabis, non-psychoactive (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Cannabidiol (CBD): A non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its therapeutic effects (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Cannabinol (CBN): A cannabinoid that occurs from the oxygenation and decomposition of THC.
- Cannabinoid: Chemicals that influence cell receptors in the brain and body, changing cellular behavior (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Cannabinoid Profile: The amount of all cannabinoids present in a cannabis sample (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Cannabinoid 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) Receptors: CB1 receptors mediate psychoactive effects, while CB2 receptors regulate inflammation and immune response (Healer, 2018).
- Closed-loop Extraction: A chemical extraction method that reuses the solvent, considered safer than open-blasting (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Concentrate (or Extract): A material created by refining cannabis flowers, such as hash and oils, known for higher potency (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Cultivar: A plant strain resulting from crossbreeding and genetic stabilization.
- Cultivator: An entity licensed to cultivate, process, and package cannabis (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Cure: The process of slowly drying cannabis flowers to maximize flavor and quality (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
D
- Dab/Dabbing: A method of consuming a small amount of cannabis concentrate on a heated surface to inhale vapor (CDPHE, 2016).
- Decarboxylation: The process of converting THCA to THC through heat (Leaf Science, 2017).
- Dispensary: A store legally selling cannabis products, either medical, recreational, or both (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Dosage/Dosing: The individualized amount of cannabinoids within products, determined through titration (Health Canada, 2018).
E
- Edibles: Cannabis-infused food products, including cookies, gummies, and beverages (CDPHE, 2016).
- Electronic Smoking Device: A device that vaporizes cannabis flower or liquids for inhalation (CDPHE, 2016).
- Endocannabinoid System (ECS): A complex regulatory system throughout the body that maintains homeostasis (Healer, 2018).
- Extraction: Processes used to extract cannabinoids from the cannabis plant (Barrus et al., 2016).
- Extraction: The different methods by which cannabinoids within the plant can be extracted.
F
- Flower: The reproductive part of the cannabis plant that is harvested for consumption, also known as bud (CDPHE, 2016).
- Foreign Matter: Any plant matter or contaminants present in cannabis products.
G
- Grower: A person or business that cultivates cannabis plants.
- Greenhouse: A controlled environment for growing cannabis, allowing optimal light and temperature.
H
- Hemp: A cannabis variety with less than 0.3% THC, used for industrial purposes (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Hybrid: A strain that is a cross between indica and sativa plants.
I
- ISO 17025: Standards for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories established by the International Organization for Standardization.
- Inside vs. Outside Growing: Refers to the differences between indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation, impacting yield and quality.
J
- Joint: A rolled cannabis cigarette, typically made with rolling papers.
- Juicing: The process of extracting raw cannabis juice from fresh leaves and flowers.
K
- Kief: The resin glands from cannabis flowers, rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.
- Kush: A popular strain family known for its potency and distinct aroma.
L
- Lab Testing: Analysis of cannabis products for potency, contaminants, and compliance.
- Limit of Quantification (LOQ): The lowest concentration at which an analyte can be reliably detected.
M
- Marijuana: A slang term for the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant (Health Canada, 2018).
- Manufacturing: The process of compounding, blending, or preparing cannabis products (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Medical Marijuana Concentrate: Products derived from medical marijuana, including kief, hash, and oils.
- Microdosing: The practice of consuming small amounts of cannabis for subtle effects.
N
- Nabilone (Cesamet): A synthetic THC pharmaceutical approved for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy (FDA, 2017).
- Nug: A small, dense bud of cannabis.
- Mycotoxin: A harmful metabolite produced by fungi, which can contaminate cannabis (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
O
- Oil: A concentrated form of cannabis extract, used in various consumption methods.
- Organic Solvent Extraction: A method using organic solvents to extract cannabinoids.
P
- Potency: The strength of cannabis, usually measured by THC or CBD percentage.
- Packaging: Any container used for enclosing cannabis goods for retail sale (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Pesticide: Substances used on cannabis plants to protect against pests and diseases.
- Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics: The study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body (CDPHE, 2016).
- Processing: The steps taken to harvest, dry, cure, and trim cannabis plants (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Potential Total THC: The potential THC content in products containing THCA.
Q
- Quarantine: Isolating cannabis products that may be contaminated until testing is complete.
- Quintessential: A term used to describe a strain or product that exemplifies a particular category.
R
- Rick Simpson Oil (RSO): A high-THC concentrated cannabis oil used for medicinal purposes.
- Residual Solvent: Volatile organic compounds used in manufacturing that are not completely removed (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Recreational Cannabis: Cannabis used for pleasure, available to adults over 21 (PotGuide.com, 2018).
- Route of Administration: The method by which cannabis is introduced into the body, affecting absorption and effects.
S
- Seed-to-Sale: The entire process of cannabis production from cultivation to final sale (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves another, forming a solution, used in extraction methods.
- Strain: A specific variety of cannabis with distinct characteristics and effects.
T
- Terpene: Aromatic compounds in cannabis that provide unique scents and flavors, influencing effects (Hennings, 2017b).
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the “high” (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid): The non-psychoactive precursor to THC, abundant in raw cannabis (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Tincture: A liquid cannabis extract made with glycerin or alcohol, taken sublingually for quick effects (PotGuide.com, 2018).
- Topical: Cannabis-infused lotions, balms, and oils used for localized pain relief (Prichard & Brown, 2018).
- Trim: The process of removing excess leaves from harvested cannabis buds.
U
- Under the Tongue: A method of consuming tinctures or oils for faster absorption.
- Uptake: The absorption of cannabinoids into the bloodstream.
V
- Vaporizer: A device that heats cannabis to create vapor for inhalation, without combustion (PotGuide.com, 2018).
- Vaping: Inhaling vapor from cannabis flower or concentrates
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