endocannabinoid
noun
en·do·can·na·bi·noid
ˌen-dō- kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯid 
-ˈka-nə-bə-ˌnȯid
plural endocannabinoids
: any of several chemical compounds (such as anandamide) that are naturally produced within the body and bind to the same brain receptors as compounds (such as THC) derived from cannabis : cannabinoid sense 2a
In other studies, endocannabinoid levels have been shown to increase after prolonged running and cycling, leading many scientists to conclude that endocannabinoids help to create runner's high.—
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The cannabinoids in cannabis, especially THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates sleep and mood.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Each of these variants interacts differently with your body’s endocannabinoid system, meaning each will affect you differently.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The neural communication network that uses these cannabinoid neurotransmitters, known as the endocannabinoid system, plays a critical role in the nervous system’s normal functioning.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system in intricate ways, influencing a variety of physiological processes.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Each of these variants interacts differently with your body’s endocannabinoid system, meaning each will affect you differently.
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
The neural communication network that uses these cannabinoid neurotransmitters, known as the endocannabinoid system, plays a critical role in the nervous system’s normal functioning.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system in intricate ways, influencing a variety of physiological processes.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Endocannabinoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endocannabinoid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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endocannabinoid
noun
en·do·can·na·bi·noid
ˌen-dō-ˈkan-ə-bə-ˌnȯid,
-kə-ˈnab-ə-
: any of several chemical compounds (as anandamide) that are naturally produced within the body and bind to the same brain receptors as compounds (as THC) derived from cannabis : cannabinoid sense 2a
In other studies, endocannabinoid levels have been shown to increase after prolonged running and cycling, leading many scientists to conclude that endocannabinoids help to create runner's high.—Gretchen Reynolds
Gretchen ReynoldsScientists have come to recognize that endocannabinoids interact with a specific neurological network—much the way that endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine do.—Hampton Sides
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