anandamide

British  

/ əˈnændəˌmaɪd /

noun

1. a naturally occurring endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter found in the brains of mammals and in small quantities in the cocoa bean

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Etymology

Origin of anandamide

C20: from Sanskrit ananda bliss

Example Sentences

Many mammals, including humans, generate anandamide to regulate mood, appetite and many other functions in the body.

From Salon

The name anandamide comes from the Sanskrit word for "bliss," because AEA is implicated in reward circuits in the brain.

From Salon

Professor Mechoulam also did groundbreaking research on the body’s natural endocannabinoid system — including the discovery of anandamide, one of the main endocannabinoids.

From New York Times

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid, which are molecules produced by the body that are structurally similar to cannabinoids, the substances found in the cannabis plant.

From Washington Post

For example, anandamide levels have been shown to correlate with estrogen levels, which decrease during perimenopause and trigger the onslaught of symptoms.

From Washington Post