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cannabinoids
kuh-NAB-uh-noydz · noun · informal
The active chemical compounds in cannabis, like THC and CBD.
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The family of chemical compounds in cannabis that interact with the body's receptors to produce effects.
“Different cannabinoids do very different things in the body.”
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cannabinoids In A Sentence
Different cannabinoids do very different things in the body.
Origin & Usage
Scientific term for the class of compounds unique to cannabis.
Variants
cannabinoid
People Also Ask
What are cannabinoids?
They're the family of active chemical compounds in cannabis, such as THC and CBD, that interact with the body's receptors to produce effects.
Are all cannabinoids psychoactive?
No, only some, like THC, produce a high, while others such as CBD are non-intoxicating.
How many cannabinoids are there?
Cannabis contains many different cannabinoids, with THC and CBD being the two most well known and widely discussed.
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