Receptor — synonyms, receptor antonyms, definition

1. receptor (Noun)

sense organ sensory receptor effector

receptor (Noun) — A cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response.

receptor (Noun) — An organ having nerve endings (in the skin, viscera, eye, ear, nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation.

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