Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛptər/
noun a cell or group of cells that receives stimuli from the environment
A1 A receptor is a protein in the body that helps cells communicate with each other.
A2 The receptor on the cell membrane allows specific molecules to bind and trigger a response.
B1 Scientists are studying how different receptors in the brain respond to various neurotransmitters.
B2 The immune system uses receptors to identify and target foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses.
C1 Pharmaceutical companies are developing drugs that target specific receptors to treat various diseases.
C2 The structure of the receptor determines how it interacts with ligands and initiates signaling cascades within cells.
adjective relating to or functioning as a receptor
A1 The receptor cell in the nose helps us to smell different scents.
A2 The receptor proteins on the cell membrane play a key role in cell signaling.
B1 The receptor sites on the neurons are responsible for transmitting signals to the brain.
B2 The receptor molecules in the immune system help to identify and neutralize foreign invaders.
C1 The receptor specificity of certain enzymes allows them to bind to specific substrates.
C2 The receptor-ligand interaction is crucial for the activation of signaling pathways in cells.
formal The receptor on the cell membrane allows for the binding of specific molecules.
informal The receptor in the brain helps us process information.
slang I heard that new video game has a really cool receptor system.
figurative His heart was like a receptor, always open to new experiences and emotions.
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