cannabinoid

/ˈkænəbəˌnɔɪd/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"Researchers are studying how different cannabinoids affect the body's pain receptors. "

adjective

Examples :

"The scientist studied the cannabinoid compound's effect on pain relief. "

medicine biochemistry physiology compound substance

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

cannabis noun

/ˈkænəbɪs/

A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.

"The farmer planted cannabis seeds in his field, hoping to harvest the strong fibers for making rope. "

receptors noun

/rɪˈsɛptərz/

A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.

"Example Sentence: "Insulin in the blood attaches to receptors on cells, allowing sugar to enter and provide energy for our bodies." "

structurally adverb

/ˈstrʌktʃərəlɪ/ /ˈstrʌktʃrəlɪ/

In terms of structure.

"After the hurricane, the building was structurally sound but aesthetically displeasing."

tetrahydrocannabinol noun

/tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/

The psychoactive substance present in cannabis, a hydrogenated derivative of cannabinol.

""The effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, can vary depending on the person and the amount consumed." "

cannabinoids noun

/kəˈnæbɪnɔɪdz/ /kəˈnæbənɔɪdz/

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

"Scientists are researching how different cannabinoids affect the body's pain response. "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

psychoactive noun

/ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/ /ˌsaɪkiːoʊˈæktɪv/

Any drug that affects the mind or mental processes.

"LSD and DMT are psychoactives."

researchers noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃərz/ /riˈsɜːrtʃərz/

One who researches.

"Researchers are studying the effects of exercise on mental health. "