Mimetic

Definition: A substance or molecule that mimics another. In cannabis, many phytocannabinoids found in cannabis are mimetic to the endocannabinoids produced by the body producing a similar response and comparable interactions with cannabinoid receptors. CBD is the mimetic form of 2-AG and THC is the mimetic form of anandamide (AEA).

Category: Plant & Science

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