Anandamide Definition

ə-năndə-mīd
noun
A neurotransmitter, C22 H37 NO2 , found especially in the brain, that binds to the same receptors as cannabinoids and influences mood, appetite, motivation, perception of pain and pleasure, and memory. Anandamide is also found in small amounts in cocoa and chocolate.
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Other Word Forms of Anandamide

Noun

Singular:
anandamide
Plural:
anandamides

Origin of Anandamide

  • Sanskrit ānandaḥ bliss (ā to, until) (nandati he is happy) amide

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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EDEIDE

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