English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

receptor in Czech

receptor in Czech is přijímač, receptor — receptor means a structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.

receptor in Czech

přijímač
noun
(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
noun
(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.

What does "receptor" mean?

  1. noun A structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.
    "The drug binds to pain receptors in the brain."
  2. noun A body structure or cell that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.
    "Receptors in the skin allow us to feel pressure and temperature."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Czech.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Czech meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Czech

receptor in a sentence

  • The drug binds to pain receptors in the brain.
  • Receptors in the skin allow us to feel pressure and temperature.

Similar words in Czech

Common Czech translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "receptor" in Czech?

"receptor" in Czech is přijímač, receptor. receptor means: A structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.

How do you use "receptor" in a sentence?

Example: "The drug binds to pain receptors in the brain." In Czech, "receptor" is přijímač, receptor.

Are there other ways to say "receptor" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "receptor": přijímač, receptor.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.