Cannabinoid

Cannabinoid | Noun

/ˈkanəbəˌnoid/

1. A chemical compound found in cannabis and produced by the human body that interacts with our bodies’ receptors. Endocannabinoids are an essential component of our bodies’ endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is largely responsible for maintaining internal balance. Phytocannabinoids, or cannabinoids produced by the cannabis plant, mimic the functions of our endocannabinoids and are responsible for the euphoric effects associated with THC.

National Library of Medicine:

• Unveiling the mechanism of action behind the anti-cancer properties of cannabinoids in ER + breast cancer cells: Impact on aromatase and steroid receptors
• Cannabinoid interventions for PTSD: Where to next?
• Cannabinoid Delivery Systems for Pain and Inflammation Treatment