cannabinoid
noun
can·na·bi·noid
kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯid 
1
: any of various naturally-occurring, biologically active, chemical constituents (such as cannabidiol or cannabinol) of hemp or cannabis including some (such as THC) that possess psychoactive properties
The presence of cannabinoids in urine indicates marijuana use, and a great deal of weight is often placed on positive findings.—
Arthur J. McBay et al.
Arthur J. McBay et al.The study concluded that cannabinoids—marijuana's active components—can be useful in treating pain, nausea and appetite loss caused by advanced cancer and AIDS.—Claudia Kalb
Claudia Kalb2
: a substance that is structurally or functionally similar to cannabinoids derived from hemp or cannabis:
a
: any of several substances (as anandamide) naturally produced within the body : endocannabinoid
Move over, endorphins. Postexercise euphoria may actually be the result of naturally occurring cannabinoids—the same family of chemicals that gives marijuana smokers their high, a new study suggests.—Prevention
PreventionDaniele Piomelli and his colleagues report isolating from cocoa powder and three different brands of chocolate a substance called anandamide, a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the brain.—Science News
Science News
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: a substance that is synthetically produced to mimic the effects of natural cannabinoids
Toxicologists know only that synthetic cannabinoids bind to certain receptors in the brain and they understand nothing about the drug's long-term health effects.—Steve Featherstone
Steve FeatherstoneThese products contain synthetic cannabinoids, which produce some of the euphoria associated with natural marijuana, but they can also be accompanied by a wide range of negative health effects not associated with cannabis.—James Maynard
James MaynardExamples of cannabinoid in a Sentence
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Certificates of analysis are not legally required, but many manufacturers publish them to show consumers or regulators how much and what type of cannabinoids the product contains — like delta-8, delta-9, THC-A, HHC and others.
—Zoe Jaeger, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
That said, federal regulators have approved several drugs containing cannabinoids, or substances such as THC or CBD found in the cannabis plant, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
As of now, only relatively small studies have specifically tested the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for treating opioid use disorder.
—Joao P. De Aquino, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
The cannabis plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, and hundreds of non-cannabinoid chemicals.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Zoe Jaeger, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
That said, federal regulators have approved several drugs containing cannabinoids, or substances such as THC or CBD found in the cannabis plant, according to the National Institutes of Health.
—Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
As of now, only relatively small studies have specifically tested the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for treating opioid use disorder.
—Joao P. De Aquino, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024
The cannabis plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, and hundreds of non-cannabinoid chemicals.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
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cannabinoid
noun
can·na·bi·noid
ˈkan-ə-bə-ˌnȯid, kə-ˈnab-ə-
1
: any of various naturally-occurring, biologically active, chemical constituents (as cannabidiol or cannabinol) of hemp or cannabis including some (as THC) that possess psychoactive properties
The study concluded that cannabinoids—marijuana's active components—can be useful in treating pain, nausea and appetite loss caused by advanced cancer and AIDS.—Claudia Kalb
Claudia Kalb2
: a substance that is structurally or functionally similar to cannabinoids derived from hemp or cannabis:
a
: any of several substances (as anandamide) naturally produced within the body : endocannabinoid
Daniele Piomelli and his colleagues report isolating from cocoa powder and three different brands of chocolate a substance called anandamide, a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the brain.—Science News
Science News
b
: a substance that is synthetically produced to mimic the effects of natural cannabinoids
Toxicologists know only that synthetic cannabinoids bind to certain receptors in the brain and they understand nothing about the drug's long-term health effects.—Steve Featherstone
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