Charlotte
Charlotte (medical term)
Charlotte (/ʃɑːrˈlɒt/) is not a common term in the medical field. However, it can be associated with the Charlotte's Web strain of medical cannabis, named after a young girl named Charlotte Figi who suffered from a rare form of epilepsy.
Etymology
The name Charlotte is of French origin and means "free man" or "petite". In the context of the medical cannabis strain, it was named after Charlotte Figi, who was the first patient to use this strain to control her Dravet Syndrome seizures.
Related Terms
- Cannabidiol: Also known as CBD, it is a major component of the Charlotte's Web strain. It is a non-psychoactive compound that has been used for its potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-anxiety and seizure-suppressant properties.
- Dravet Syndrome: A rare and catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that begins in infancy. Charlotte Figi, the namesake of the Charlotte's Web strain, suffered from this condition.
- Medical Cannabis: Refers to the use of the Cannabis plant as a physician-recommended herbal therapy. Charlotte's Web is a strain of medical cannabis.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Charlotte's Web strain has been used to treat certain forms of epilepsy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charlotte
- Wikipedia's article - Charlotte
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