English Explanatory Dictionary

anandamide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A derivative of arachidonic acid that occurs naturally in the brain and in some foods (such as chocolate) and that binds to the same brain receptors as the cannabinoids (such as tetrahydrocannabinol) derived from cannabis.

Pronunciation

/əˈnæn.dəˌmaɪd/

Word forms

anandamide anandamides

Etymology

From Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda, “bliss, happiness”) + -amide.

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