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receptors Definition and Meaning in English (receptors definition)

noun
Synonyms:sensorsdetectors
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Receptors definition: Receptors are specialized cells or structures that detect specific stimuli and transmit signals to the nervous system.

Definitions of Receptors

  1. 1noun

    Receptors are specialized cells or structures that detect specific stimuli and transmit signals to the nervous system.

Example Sentences

casual

“Pain receptors send signals to the brain when tissue is damaged.”

formal

“The drug targets specific receptors in the brain to reduce anxiety.”

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nounreceptor
nounreceptivity
adjectivereceptive

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Receptors definition: Receptors are specialized cells or structures that detect specific stimuli and transmit signals to the nervous system.
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