"receptor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /rɪˈsɛp.tə/ [UK], /rɪˈsɛp.tɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-receptor.wav [US] Forms: receptor [singular], receptors [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A receptor is a protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli such as light or, heat.
    Sense id: simple-receptor-en-noun-Z7BEElEc Categories (other): Medicine
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