CANNABINOID

Cannabinoid

Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that activate cannabinoid receptors on cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain. These receptor proteins include the endocannabinoids, the phytocannabinoids, and synthetic cannabinoids . The most notable cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive compound of cannabis. Cannabidiol is another major constituent of the plant, representing up to 40% in its extracts. There are at least 85 different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis, exhibiting varied effects.

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cannabinoid

Noun

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


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