Receptor Definition

rĭ-sĕptər
receptors
noun
receptors
A receiver (in various senses)
Webster's New World
Any of a group of substances, mainly proteins, found esp. on the surface of a cell, that combine with specific molecules, hormones, antibodies, drugs, viruses, etc.
Webster's New World
A nerve ending or group of nerve endings specialized for the reception of stimuli; sense organ.
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Noun

Singular:
receptor
Plural:
receptors

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