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Terpene/ terpenoids - Volatile hydrocarbons found in the essential oils produced by many plants including cannabis; responsible for the scent of the cannabis plant

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - The main cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant. It is the active ingredient delta-9 tetraHydroCannabinol (THC), which affects brain function and can alter perception and mood.

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-a) - The acidic form of THC; produced by the cannabis plant

Tincture - A medicine made by dissolving an extract of plant or animal material in alcohol.

Titration (medication dose) - Finding the proper dose of a medication by adjusting the dose to get maximum benefit with the least amount of unwanted effects.

Toxicity - The degree to which a medication or substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. Being toxic or poisonous.

Trichome - Hair-like glands on the cannabis plant which produce cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids

Reference:

Backs, M, 2014 The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana This Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, New York.

https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com (viewed March 2019)

https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical (viewed March 2019)

https://terpenesandtesting.com/category/science/cultivar-v-chemovar-debating-the-debasement-of-cannabis-vernacular/ (viewed March 2019)

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