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Anandamide
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Anandamide
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| Main Entry: | anandamide |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a naturally occurring endogenous cannabinoid chemical compound of the mammal brain which is released in response to pain; also called arachidonylethanolamine, N-arachidonoylethanolamine |
| Example: | Anandamide may play important roles in the regulation of mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception. |
| Etymology: | Sanskrit ananda "internal bliss" |
| Usage: | medicine |
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