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Receptor
/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/
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.
📖 Definitions of "Receptor"
- 1
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.
- 2
Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sensory receptornoun | A sensory nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism. |
| sense organnoun | An organic sensor. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Receptor"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sense organnoun | An organic sensor. |
| sensory receptornoun | A sensory nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism. |
| recipientnoun | One who receives. |
| receiptnoun | A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received. |
| receivingnoun | The act by which something is received; reception. |
| receptionnoun | The act of receiving. |
| locatornoun | One who, or that which, locates. |
| receptive | Ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas. |
| actuationnoun | The act of putting into motion. |
| hostnoun | One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. |
| uptakenoun | Absorption, especially of food or nutrient by an organism. |
| inboundnoun | (logistics) An inbound shipment. |
| receivernoun | A person who receives. |
| assimilationnoun | The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated. |
| affectionnoun | A feeling of love or strong attachment. |
| actuatornoun | A usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e., a mechanism) to be switched on or off. For example; an electric motor that opens and closes a valve. |
| transceivernoun | A combined radio transmitter and receiver. |
| socketnoun | (electricity) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket). |
| sinknoun | A basin used for holding water for washing. |
| absorptionnoun | The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as, |
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