[ GLOSSARY ]

Cannabis, defined.

Cannabinoid

A class of chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant that act on the endocannabinoid system.

CBD

Cannabidiol — a non-intoxicating cannabinoid studied for a range of effects.

Endocannabinoid System

A signaling network in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids.

Terpene

Aromatic compounds present in cannabis and many other plants; contribute to smell and possibly effect.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol — the primary intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis.