receptor in French
receptor in French is récepteur — receptor means a structure in a cell or on its surface that detects and responds to specific signals or substances.
receptor in French
récepteur
What does "receptor" mean?
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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."
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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."
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receptor in a sentence
- The drug binds to pain receptors in the brain.
- Receptors in the skin allow us to feel pressure and temperature.
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What is "receptor" in French?
"receptor" in French is récepteur. 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 French, "receptor" is récepteur.
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