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Receptors

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.

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noun

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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Receptors"

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sense organnoun	An organic sensor.
sensory receptornoun	A sensory nerve ending that recognizes a stimulus in the internal or external environment of an organism.
actuatorsnoun	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.
addresseesnoun	The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.
consigneesnoun	The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.
receivernoun	A person who receives.
receiversnoun	A person who receives.
receivingnoun	The act by which something is received; reception.
recipientsnoun	One who receives.
setsnoun	(informal) Set theory.
acceptorsnoun	One who accepts.
targets	a 1968 American crime thriller film directed by Peter Bogdanovich in his theatrical directorial debut, and starring Tim O'Kelly, Boris Karloff, Nancy Hsueh, Bogdanovich, James Brown, Arthur Peterson and Sandy Baron.
binding sites	—
sensors	a monthly peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal that is published by MDPI.
detectorsnoun	A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
pickupsnoun	The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.
organsnoun	edible viscera of a butchered animal
nodesnoun	(networking) A computer or other device attached to a network.
termininoun	A surname from Italian.
sense organs	An organic sensor.