Glossary term
Terpene: Terpenes are aromatic plant compounds that contribute to smell and are often listed in cannabis chemistry profiles. Patients frequently encounter them in education and marketing content.
Why this term matters
A glossary needs this term because terpene-based claims are everywhere.
UK medical cannabis context
Best explained descriptively, with clear limits around evidence.
What not to assume
Terpene language is often more confident in marketing than the evidence supports.
Careful wording: Avoid telling readers terpene names alone can guide treatment choice.
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