Meaning of cannabinoid | Babel Free
ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪdDefinitions
Substance that is structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in cannabis, or that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
Equivalents
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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