Anandamide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈnæn.dəˌmaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anandamide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A derivative of arachidonic acid that occurs naturally in the brain and in some foods (such as chocolate) and that binds to the same brain receptors as the cannabinoids (such as tetrahydrocannabinol) derived from cannabis.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A derivative of arachidonic acid that occurs naturally in the brain and in some foods (such as chocolate) and that binds to the same brain receptors as the cannabinoids (such as tetrahydrocannabinol) derived from cannabis.
Word Forms
- anandamides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arachidonoylethanolamide, endocannabinoid, arachidonoylglycerol, synaptamide, cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabivarin.
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