noun
A substance that acts on a chemical receptor, usually as an agonist, antagonist, or combination of both: a selective estrogen receptor modulator; a nicotine receptor modulator.
receptor modulator
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receptor modulator - Medical Definition
n.
A substance that acts on a chemical receptor, usually as an agonist, antagonist, or combination of both: a selective estrogen receptor modulator; a nicotine receptor modulator.
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