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cannabidiol

American  
[kuh-nab-uh-dahy-awl, -ol] / kəˌnæb əˈdaɪ ɔl, -ɒl /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. CBD.


Etymology

Origin of cannabidiol

First recorded in 1935–40; cannabi(s) ( def. ) + di- 1 ( def. ) + -ol 1 ( def. )

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Senior Trump administration officials told reporters on Thursday that Trump’s primary goal with his rescheduling order is to boost research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol products so that patients and doctors are better informed.

From MarketWatch Dec. 18, 2025

Seizures are a natural focus for research on veterinary CBD products, since Epidiolex, the only FDA-approved drug containing cannabidiol, was approved last year for treatment of two severe forms of epilepsy in children.

From Seattle Times Jan. 7, 2020

Full-spectrum hemp oils are made with hemp extracts but not all hemp products contain beneficial cannabidiol properties.

From Golf Digest Feb. 1, 2019

Vertly, founded by a glossy magazine editor, makes a cannabidiol, or CBD, lip butter packaged for the Aesop or Malin + Goetz lover.

From Slate Apr. 30, 2018

Seizures are life threatening and the cannabidiol eases their frequency and intensity.

From Washington Times Oct. 7, 2015

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