noun
- chemical compounds found in cannabis plants that interact with receptors in the human body
Usage: scientific; medical
Examples
- Researchers are studying how cannabinoids affect pain management.
- The plant contains over 100 different cannabinoids.
- CBD and THC are the most well-known cannabinoids.
- Scientists discovered that the human body produces its own cannabinoids.
- Medical marijuana contains various cannabinoids with different effects.
- The study examined how cannabinoids interact with brain receptors.