receptor.
A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
Meaning & usage
A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.
Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
One who receives something or someone; in particular, one who harbors a fugitive.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English receptour, from Old French receptour or Latin receptōrius, from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“to hold”).
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