cannabinoid
Definitions
Substance that is structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in cannabis, or that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
Equivalents
2 more languages
Suomikannabinoidi
Românăcanabinoid
Examples
“White blood cells of the immune system, the gut and the spleen also have⟳ another type⟳ of cannabinoid receptor, known as CB2.”
“Similar in chemical structure⟳ to cannabis, the cannabinoids made by our bodies surge in number⟳ during pleasant activities, such as orgasms, and also when we run⟳, studies show⟳.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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