Meaning of the word receptor in English
What does receptor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
receptor
US /-tɚ/
UK /rɪˈsep.tər/
Noun
1.
an organ or cell able to respond to light, heat, or other external stimulus and transmit a signal to a sensory nerve
Example:
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The eye contains light-sensitive receptors.
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Pain receptors send signals to the brain.
2.
a region of tissue or a molecule in a cell membrane that responds specifically to a particular neurotransmitter, hormone, antigen, or other substance
Example:
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Drug molecules bind to specific receptors on cell surfaces.
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Hormones exert their effects by binding to specific receptors.