receptor — meaning in English
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English meaning
- receptor noun A structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.
Senses
receptor is used for these senses in English:
- receptor (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.
receptor — full definition
- noun A structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.
- noun A body structure or cell that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.