Definition of "endocannabinoids" [endocannabinoids]

• Plural form of endocannabinoid. (noun)

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• "At issue in the study are chemicals in the brain known as endocannabinoids, which scientists think are crucial to regulating things such as mood, anxiety and appetite, explained Piomelli, director of the UCI Center for Drug Discovery & Development."
• "Normally the brain produces neurotransmitters - chemicals responsible for how cells communicate in the brain - called endocannabinoids."
• "This notable lack of toxicity is arguably because cannabinoids mimic compounds our bodies naturally produce - so-called endocannabinoids - that are pivotal for maintaining proper health and, among other biological functions."