cannabinoid

American  

[kuh-nab-uh-noid, kan-uh-buh-] / kəˈnæb əˌnɔɪd, ˈkæn ə bə- /

noun

1. any of the chemical compounds that are the active principles of marijuana.

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cannabinoid British  

/ ˈkænəbɪˌnɔɪd /

noun

1. any of the narcotic chemical substances found in cannabin

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Etymology

Origin of cannabinoid

First recorded in 1965–70; cannabin + -oid

Example Sentences

"All experiments were conducted in vitro, so the results may not fully reflect the complexity of tumor behavior in living organisms. We did not include in vivo models and pharmacokinetic data, which are crucial for determining whether CBD/THC can be safely and effectively used clinically. Finally, regulatory and legal issues surrounding cannabinoid therapy may also affect future translational research. While the results are encouraging, more studies are needed before these findings can be applied to patient treatment."

From Science Daily

Instead of relying on the brain's opioid system, experts say a different part of the brainstem -- the lateral PAG -- is not only responsible but works without using opioids and could instead be linked to cannabinoid activity.

From Science Daily

The body naturally produces endocannabinoids that bind to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain and other parts of the body.

From Salon

Activity of the cannabinoid receptor 1, which is involved in controlling pain perception, also decreased in the thalamic reticular nucleus after CSD.

From Science Daily

He and his team focused on targeting the pathways initiated by cannabinoid receptor 1, or CB1—a receptor that is found on nerve cells throughout the brain and is critical in regulating mood, pleasure, appetite and sleep.

From Scientific American