Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A cell structure or molecule that recognizes and binds a particular stimulus or messenger.
Natural examples
Das Medikament blockiert einen bestimmten Rezeptor.
The medicine blocks a specific receptor.
Der Rezeptor reagiert auf das Hormon.
The receptor responds to the hormone.
Forscher untersuchen Rezeptoren auf der Zelloberfläche.
Researchers study receptors on the cell surface.
Usage note
Rezeptor is masculine: der Rezeptor; plural Rezeptoren. The term is especially common in biology and medicine.
Mini-lesson: Rezeptor
A cell structure or molecule that recognizes and binds a particular stimulus or messenger. Rezeptor is masculine: der Rezeptor; plural Rezeptoren. The term is especially common in biology and medicine.
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