"heteroreceptor" meaning in All languages combined

See heteroreceptor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: heteroreceptors [plural]
Etymology: From hetero- + receptor. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hetero|receptor}} hetero- + receptor Head templates: {{en-noun}} heteroreceptor (plural heteroreceptors)
  1. (biochemistry) A receptor regulating the synthesis and/or release of mediators other than its own ligand. Wikipedia link: heteroreceptor Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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Alternative forms

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