receptor

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/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ English

Definitions

noun

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.
Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

Related words

Synonyms

sense organ sensory receptor recipient receipt receiving reception locator receptive actuation host uptake inbound receiver assimilation affection actuator

Associated

agonist antagonists adrenergic anxiolytic receptors gaba modulator glucocorticoid ligand allosteric kinase antagonist

Rhymes

sceptre interceptor accept her except her intercept her kept her overstepped her septer sidestepped her slept her

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