Glossary term
Kinetics: In medicine, kinetics usually refers to how a substance is absorbed, distributed, metabolised and eliminated over time.
Why this term matters
Helps patients parse scientific discussion of onset, peak, duration and testing windows.
UK medical cannabis context
Best used in advanced educational content.
What not to assume
It is broader than a single number such as half-life.
Careful wording: Avoid overloading basic pages with unexplained kinetics jargon.
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
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products