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Cannabinoids

Medical Definition:	Compounds having the cannabinoid structure. They were originally extracted from Cannabis sativa L. The most pharmacologically active constituents are TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL; CANNABINOL; and CANNABIDIOL.
Guide Notes:	endogenous list less /aa/defic
Previously Indexed:	Cannabis (1966-1976)

Cannabinoids Categories.

	Cannabidiol - Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract.
	Cannabinol - A physiologically inactive constituent of Cannabis sativa L.
	Tetrahydrocannabinol - A psychoactive compound extracted from the resin of Cannabis sativa (marihuana, hashish). The isomer delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is considered the most active form, producing characteristic mood and perceptual changes associated with this compound. Dronabinol is a synthetic form of delta-9-THC.

Cannabinoids Medical Definitions and Terms

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