Receptors: meaning, definitions and examples

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receptors

 

[ rษชหˆsษ›ptษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

Receptors are cells or molecules that are able to respond to specific stimuli, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or light. They play a crucial role in transmitting signals within the body.

Synonyms

detectors, receivers, sensors

Examples of usage

  • The receptors in our eyes enable us to see different colors.
  • The taste receptors on our tongue help us distinguish between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

In medicine, receptors refer to specific proteins found on the surface of cells that interact with drugs or hormones to produce a biological response.

Synonyms

attachment sites, binding sites, points of interaction

Examples of usage

  • Beta-adrenergic receptors are targeted by beta-blocker drugs to treat hypertension and heart conditions.
  • The estrogen receptors in breast cancer cells can be blocked by certain medications.

Translations

Translations of the word "receptors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น receptores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคนเค•เฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rezeptoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reseptor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั†ะตะฟั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ receptory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ—ๅฎนไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcepteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ receptores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reseptรถrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์šฉ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุณุชู‚ุจู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ receptory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ receptory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ receptorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐtakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั†ะตะฟั‚ะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reseptorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ receptores

Etymology

The word 'receptors' originated from the Latin word 'receptus,' which means 'received' or 'accepted.' The term was first used in the field of biology to describe cells or molecules that receive specific stimuli. Over time, the concept of receptors expanded to include their role in medicine and pharmacology.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,138 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.