receptor

/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ /ɹʷɪˈsɛp.tɚ/

Meanings

noun

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.

Examples :

"The hormone insulin binds to a receptor on the cell's surface, signaling the cell to absorb sugar from the blood. "

noun

Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

Examples :

"The taste receptors on my tongue tell me this apple is sweet. "

physiology biology anatomy medicine organ sensation

Related Words

responds noun

/rɪˈspɑndz/ /rɪˈspɒndz/

A response.

"The teacher waited patiently for a responds from the student. "

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

receptors noun

/rɪˈsɛptərz/

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.

"Example Sentence: "Insulin in the blood attaches to receptors on cells, allowing sugar to enter and provide energy for our bodies." "

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

absorbed verb

/æbˈsɔɹbd/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company absorbed the smaller competitor, and now all the products are sold under the larger brand. "

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

protein noun

/ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/

Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.

"My mother added extra protein to her lunch to help her build muscle. "

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."