Cannabinoid

//ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Substance that is structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in cannabis, or that bind to cannabinoid receptors.

    "White blood cells of the immune system, the gut and the spleen also have another type of cannabinoid receptor, known as CB2."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms
cannabionoid

Example

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"White blood cells of the immune system, the gut and the spleen also have another type of cannabinoid receptor, known as CB2."

Etymology

From cannab(is) + -in + -oid.

Related phrases

alternative cannabinoidcannabinoid hyperemesis syndromecannabinoid receptor

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