English Explanatory Dictionary

cannabinoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Substance that is structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound present in cannabis, or that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
adj
  1. Structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol

Pronunciation

/ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-cannabinoid.wav

Word forms

cannabinoid cannabinoids

Etymology

From cannab(is) + -in + -oid.

Derived words

alternative cannabinoid cannabinoidergic cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome cannabinoid receptor endocannabinoid noncannabinoid phytocannabinoid
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