Receptor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Receptor is a noun meaning (biology) Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Meaning
(biology) Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry, medicine) A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
- (obsolete) One who receives something or someone; in particular, one who harbors a fugitive.
Example Sentences
The kind Receptors of the Fugitiues after the Detection.
White blood cells of the immune system, the gut and the spleen also have another type of cannabinoid receptor, known as CB2.
An act […] Against pyrats, their assistors or abettors, out-traidors or receptors, against breakers of the admirall's arrestments and attachments against goods forbidden,
In the target organ, the drug is recognised by ‘receptors’. These are large molecules, usually proteins, to which the drug binds tightly and with a high degree of specificity.
Word Forms
- receptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recipient, receipt, receiving, reception, locator, receptive.
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