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  • noun Plural form of cannabinoid.

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Examples

  • Marijuana's active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and compounds similar to it are called cannabinoids.

    Wired Top Stories Dave Mosher 2011

  • These breakthroughs are propelling the natural plant compounds called cannabinoids into "the wonder drugs of the 21st century".

    Cannabinoids, Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century 2009

  • These breakthroughs are propelling the natural plant compounds called cannabinoids into "the wonder drugs of the 21st century". '

    Cannabinoids, Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century 2009

  • If you ever wondered why your college roommates used to get the munchies after they smoked a little of the cheech, look no further than another system of hormones called cannabinoids.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • If you ever wondered why your college roommates used to get the munchies after they smoked a little of the cheech, look no further than another system of hormones called cannabinoids.

    You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008

  • Part of this risk comes from a stress-related surge in chemicals called cannabinoids discussed on page 161, which cause us to eat and can eventually lead to such conditions as diabetes and the biggie, literally, obesity.

    You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

  • Part of this risk comes from a stress-related surge in chemicals called cannabinoids discussed on page 161, which cause us to eat and can eventually lead to such conditions as diabetes and the biggie, literally, obesity.

    You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

  • Part of this risk comes from a stress-related surge in chemicals called cannabinoids discussed on page 161, which cause us to eat and can eventually lead to such conditions as diabetes and the biggie, literally, obesity.

    You Staying Young MEHMET C. OZ 2007

  • LLOYD: Well, for 20 years now, we've known that some of these chemicals, all -- as a group they're called cannabinoids -- do wonderful things for the body.

    CNN Transcript Oct 21, 2006 2006

  • The Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday temporarily banned five synthetic chemicals called cannabinoids, and lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering a permanent prohibition.

    The Seattle Times 2011

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