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cannabinoid

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cannabinoid [kə′nabĀ·ə‚nȯid]
(organic chemistry)
Any one of the various chemical constituents of cannabis (marijuana), that is, the isomeric tetrahydrocannabinols, cannabinol, and cannabidiol.


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Sure enough, 95 percent of hippocampus cells responsible for neurogenesis showed evidence of cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptors, one of two receptors that respond to cannabinoid drugs.
Certain cannabinoids inhibited several genes that are critical for allowing the tumors to form new blood vessels for themselves (which they must do in order to grow beyond a small size).
Are Cannabinoids an Effective and Safe Treatment Option in the Management of Pain?
 
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