Glossary term
Full-spectrum: Full-spectrum usually describes a cannabis extract that contains multiple plant compounds rather than a single isolated cannabinoid.
Why this term matters
Patients often see the term and assume it is a formal medical classification.
UK medical cannabis context
It is more often commercial language than a formal NHS prescribing category.
What not to assume
Meaning varies between manufacturers and does not guarantee clinical superiority.
Careful wording: Avoid claiming full-spectrum necessarily works better because of an entourage effect.
Related glossary terms
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance