Glossary term
Chemovar: Chemovar means a chemically characterised variety, classified by its cannabinoid and terpene profile rather than by marketing labels such as “indica” or “sativa”.
Why this term matters
This is often the more useful educational term when explaining why marketing labels can be misleading.
UK medical cannabis context
Helpful for a UK education site that wants more accurate, non-hyped language.
What not to assume
Chemovar language is still not universal in patient materials.
Careful wording: Avoid claiming chemovar labels fully predict patient outcomes.
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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