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re·cep·tor
 receptor
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- pronunciation:
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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| definition 1: |
in biochemistry, a protein that receives a chemical signal sent from another cell, and elicits a cellular response.
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| definition 2: |
a structure, such as a nerve ending, that receives sensory information.
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