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receptor in Portuguese

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

receptor in Portuguese

receptor
noun

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."
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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 Portuguese?

"receptor" in Portuguese is 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 Portuguese, "receptor" is receptor.

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