Glossary term

Vaporisation: Vaporisation means heating a product so active compounds are inhaled as vapour or aerosol rather than through combustion.

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Why this term matters

This is the key administration term for patients using prescribed flower in specialist contexts.

UK medical cannabis context

A UK patient site should explain vaporisation clearly while avoiding product-promotion or device-shopping language.

What not to assume

It still carries impairment and route-related safety questions, and device instructions matter.

Careful wording: Avoid treating vaporisation as risk-free or interchangeable with general vaping culture.

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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.