receptor

Signification (Anglais)

1. 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.
2. Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
3. (obsolete) One who receives something or someone; in particular, one who harbors a fugitive.

Concepts

récepteur

organe des sens

récepteur sensoriel

Synonymes

sense organ

sensory receptor

donee

acceptor

recipient

shower tray

shower bath tray

bin

receiver

receiving

Traductions

receptor

recettore

receptor

receptor

קולטן

Rezeptor

receptor

Empfänger

reseptör

αισθητήριος υποδοχέας

υποδοχέας

αισθητήριο όργανο

òrgan sensorial

αισθητήριο νεύρο

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Middle English receptour, from Old French receptour or Latin receptōrius, from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“I hold”).